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Didn't Lose A Home Test Series Since 2012, But India's 'Wins' Outnumbers 'Losses' For 1st Time Ever

India have achieved a significant milestone after defeating Bangladesh at Chennai in the first IND vs BAN Test.

India have achieved a significant milestone after defeating Bangladesh at Chennai in the first IND vs BAN Test.

India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first IND vs BAN Test of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and have moved closer to securing yet another Test series win at home. India's dominant home run, which began over a decade ago, has continued since their last series defeat in 2012, when England won 2-1 in a four-match series in India. Notably, with the win over Bangladesh, India have also achieved an impressive feat in their long Test-playing history of cricket.

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For the first time in their 92-year history of Test cricket, India now have more wins than losses. (Image Credits: PTI)
For the first time in their 92-year history of Test cricket, India now have more wins than losses. (Image Credits: PTI)
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With the win over Bangladesh, India have now recorded 179 wins out of 580 Test matches that they have played in the history of test cricket. (Image Credits: PTI)
With the win over Bangladesh, India have now recorded 179 wins out of 580 Test matches that they have played in the history of test cricket. (Image Credits: PTI)
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India have lost 178 test matches and have tied 1 and drawn on 222 instances. (Image Credits: PTI)
India have lost 178 test matches and have tied 1 and drawn on 222 instances. (Image Credits: PTI)
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Notably, this brings India’s Win/Loss ratio of over 1 for the first time in cricket’s history. (Image Credits: PTI)
Notably, this brings India’s Win/Loss ratio of over 1 for the first time in cricket’s history. (Image Credits: PTI)
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India became the seventh fastest team to achieve a win/loss ratio greater than 1, reaching the milestone after 580 Test matches. (Image Credits: PTI)
India became the seventh fastest team to achieve a win/loss ratio greater than 1, reaching the milestone after 580 Test matches. (Image Credits: PTI)
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Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, England, West Indies and South Africa achieved the feat before India. (Image Credits: PTI)
Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, England, West Indies and South Africa achieved the feat before India. (Image Credits: PTI)
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Whereas New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Ireland are yet to achieve this milestone. (Image Credits: PTI)
Whereas New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Ireland are yet to achieve this milestone. (Image Credits: PTI)

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