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When India Made Dramatic Comebacks Against England In Tests | Here’s The Full List Of Narrowest Victories

If India wins this match, it could be a great boost for the young team, which lacks the expertise of star players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

The third Test match at Lord’s between India and England is at a very crucial point. India is short of below 100 runs and has the full day to win the match in a low-scoring match. India bowled the hosts on just 192 runs, with the scores being levelled at 387 runs after both teams batted in the first innings. None of the batters in the second innings from both sides could even smash a half century in the second innings. Indian batters seemed determined to chase the score early, but the English speedsters made a dramatic comeback by clinching back-to-back wickets. Anything can happen from this point, but the Indian cricket fans are still optimistic.

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The centurion from the last game and captain of the Indian side, Shubman Gill, could not create an impact with the bat. KL Rahul seemed to give a good touch to the game but was eventually sent back to the hut. The Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant also could not contribute much with the bat. India has claimed victory through narrow margins in Test cricket, and if India wins this match, it could be a great boost for the young team, which lacks the expertise of star players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Here is the top five India victories through the narrowest margins.

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India’s Narrowest Test Victories

WinnerMarginTargetOversOppositionGroundMatch Date
India13 runs10730.5vs AustraliaWankhede3 Nov 2004
India28 runs19291.0vs EnglandEden Gardens30 Dec 1972
India31 runs323119.5vs AustraliaAdelaide6 Dec 2018
India37 runs313115.1vs West IndiesPort of Spain19 Apr 2002
India49 runs26969.4vs West IndiesKingston30 Jun 2006

India’s Narrowest Test Victories (Abroad)

WinnerMarginTargetOversOppositionGroundMatch Date
India31 runs323119.5vs AustraliaAdelaide6 Dec 2018
India37 runs313115.1vs West IndiesPort of Spain19 Apr 2002
India49 runs26969.4vs West IndiesKingston30 Jun 2006
India59 runs14348.4vs AustraliaMelbourne7 Feb 1981
India60 runs18869.5vs New ZealandBrabourne25 Sep 1969

India’s Narrowest Test Victories (Vs England)

WinnerMarginTargetOversOppositionGroundMatch Date
India28 runs19291.0vs EnglandEden Gardens30 Dec 1972
India95 runs31988.2vs EnglandLord’s17 Jul 2014
India106 runs39969.2vs EnglandVisakhapatnam2 Feb 2024
India128 runs33892.3vs EnglandChennai10 Jan 1962
India138 runs24126.2vs EnglandWankhede27 Nov 1981

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Chetan Phore

Chetan Phore

Chetan Phore is an emerging sports journalist with hands-on experience in covering major sporting events, specialising in cricket, WWE and NBA. With the passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of the intricacies of the game, Chetan has provided in-depth coverage for both local and international cricket tournaments, including the IPL, ICC, events, and various test series. His work has been featured in prominent sports media outlets where he combines analysis, player insights and real time reporting to bring readers closer to the action.

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First published on: Jul 14, 2025 05:10 PM IST


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