IND vs BAN: India break 92-year-old jinx, achieve this record for the first time in test cricket

India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in first test of two-match IND vs BAN series.

India defeated Bangladesh in the first test of the two-match test series that was played in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. This victory means that India now lead the series 1-0 and have boosted their chances for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final as well.

India were asked to bat first in the first test in Chennai, and they were down to 144/6 at one point. However, Ravi Ashwin (113) and Ravindra Jadeja (86) scored 199 runs for the seventh wicket, lifting India to a fighting 376 runs. Hasan Mahmud became the first Bangladeshi bowler to capture a test five-wicket haul in India.

In reply, Bangladesh were routed for 149 runs thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s 4/50 and two wickets each from Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Ravindra Jadeja.

Building on a massive 227-run lead, the Indian side scored 287/4d thanks to Shubman Gill (119*) and Rishabh Pant (109), who combined for 167 runs.

Bangladesh attempted to challenge the aim of 515 runs to win. Shadman Islam (35) and Zakir Hasan (33) scored 62 runs for the first wicket in quick succession. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto then hit an outstanding 82, but Bangladesh were bowled out for 234 runs, losing the match by 280 runs.

Ravi Ashwin shined with the ball, claiming 6/88, while Ravindra Jadeja also claimed three wickets in the second innings.

The recent victory allowed India to keep their lead in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings, with 71.67 PCT and 86 points from 10 matches.

India’s W/L ratio of more than 1 for the first time in Test cricket history

This win was India’s 179th in test cricket history, meaning that they have more wins than losses for the first time in their history. India have played 580 test matches so far, and they eventually secured their elusive 179th win in the format, which is one more than the matches that they’ve lost – 178.

Australia achieved this feat of having their W/L ratio over 1 in their first test itself, while Afghanistan did so in their third. Pakistan needed 16 test matches to have more victories than losses, whilst England did it in their 23rd test.

The West Indies (99th) and South Africa (340th) completed the historic feat before the Indian side, while New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ireland are yet to cross the mark.

Australia have a reasonably impressive record, with 414 triumphs and 232 defeats. England follow next with 397 victories and 325 losses. South Africa have 179 wins and 161 losses, while Pakistan have 148 wins when compared to 144 defeats.

India, who made their test debut in 1932, took 92 years to win more tests than they’ve lost. Apart from India, Australia, England, South Africa, and Pakistan have won more tests than lost. However, Pakistan have won fewer test matches than India.

Rohit Sharma’s team will attempt to clinch a clean sweep of Bangladesh in the second test in Kanpur, with the BCCI fielding an unchanged roster for the series finale.

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