Top 5 Biggest Wins By India In Test Cricket 

image-lsspso8eRohit & Jadeja celebrating 3rd Test win (X)

Test cricket is considered as the most challenging and the purest format in the sport. Many cricketers consider success in Test cricket as the pinnacle of their career, highlighting its difficulty and importance.

As the oldest format of the game, Test cricket has witnessed numerous world-class players excel, contributing to their team's victories. The format often produces thrilling matches that go down to the wire, captivating viewers and setting new standards.

To address the declining interest of the red-ball format in recent times, the International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced the World Test Championship (WTC). This initiative has led to fewer tied games and more decisive outcomes, attracting greater attention from spectators.

Since its inception in 1877, Test cricket has seen teams achieve monumental victories, often by batting first and posting imposing totals. These victories, even in the 21st century, hold a special significance, especially when India secures wins by huge margins. Such wins not only delight the winning team but also their fans, creating unforgettable moments of celebration.

In this article, we will explore four of India's most significant victories in Test cricket, highlighting the matches where they emerged victorious by big margins.

434 runs vs England (2024)

image-lsspv6ijRavindra Jadeja won the player of the match award. (X.com)

During the third Test against England at Rajkot, Team India secured their most significant victory margin in Test cricket history on Sunday, winning by 434 runs. Fighting hundreds from Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a noteworthy four-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj, paved the way for India's dominant performance. Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century and Sarfaraz Khan's debut contributions added to England's defeat, as their 'Bazball' style of cricket succumbed to Team India's dominance on home turf.

This remarkable 434-run victory margin surpasses India's previous record of a 372-run win against New Zealand in Mumbai in 2021. Meanwhile, this defeat marks England's second-largest margin of loss in Test cricket, following a 562-run defeat to Australia at The Oval in 1934.

372 runs vs New Zealand (2021)

image-lsspwpqqIndia's biggest win against New Zealand (X.com)

This match will be etched in history for the remarkable spell delivered by Ajaz Patel, who became only the third bowler in Test cricket history, following Jim Laker and Anil Kumble, to claim all 10 wickets in an innings. India batted first and posted a total of 325 runs in their initial innings. With the ball, the Indian team dismantled the New Zealand batting lineup, dismissing them for just 62 runs in their first innings. With a substantial lead from the first innings, India was in a commanding position. 

They scored 276/7 before declaring, setting a daunting target of 540 runs, with Mayank Agarwal top-scoring with 62 runs. The Kiwis faced an uphill battle from the start and were unable to mount a successful chase. Spinners Jayant Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin combined forces to skittle out the opposition for 167 runs, securing victory in just 56.3 overs and concluding the match within four days.

337 runs vs South Africa (2015)

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On the first batting-friendly pitch of the series, India aimed to assert their dominance by posting a huge total. But it didn't happen, still Ajinkya Rahane's hard fought century propelled India to 334 runs in the first innings, setting the tone for their control of the match. Despite already securing the series victory, India sought to address lingering doubts about their 2-0 lead against South Africa heading into the final Test.

Ravindra Jadeja led the charge with the ball, dismantling the South African batting lineup. Supported by Kohli's astute captaincy, the entire bowling unit applied immense pressure, restricting South Africa to a mere 121 runs. Rahane continued his stellar form with another century in India's second innings. Upon reaching this milestone, India declared their innings, setting the Proteas a daunting target of 481 runs.

South Africa embarked on a resilient defensive display, steadfastly defending against India's bowling attack. However, India ultimately emerged victorious by a commanding margin of 337 runs. With this win, Team India sealed the four-match Test series 3-0.

321 runs vs New Zealand (2016)

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After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, captain Virat Kohli led by example with an impressive 211, supported by Ajinkya Rahane's 188, as India declared their first innings at 557/5. Ravichandran Ashwin then claimed 6/81 to dismiss New Zealand for 299 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 101 allowed India to declare their second innings at 216/3. 

Facing a daunting target of 475, the Kiwis collapsed to a mere 153 runs in their second innings. Ravichandran Ashwin, once again, played a pivotal role, taking seven wickets and accumulating an impressive total of 13 scalps in the match as India secured a comprehensive 321-run victory, completing a 3-0 clean sweep of the series.