India has become one of the strongest Test teams in the modern era, registering several massive victories by innings margins against top cricketing nations. From their historic wins in Rajkot and Bengaluru to dominant performances against Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies, India’s innings victories highlight the team’s dominance across conditions.
In this article, we look at India’s biggest wins in Test cricket by an innings, their notable achievements, opposition records, and the latest updates from recent years.
India’s Largest Win in Test Cricket by Innings
India’s biggest Test victory came in October 2018, when they defeated West Indies by an innings and 272 runs at Rajkot. This remains India’s highest innings margin in Test history.
Match Highlight – India vs West Indies, Rajkot 2018
- Date: October 4–6, 2018
- Result: India won by an innings & 272 runs
- Key Moments:
- Prithvi Shaw scored a brilliant debut century.
- Virat Kohli hit a classic 139.
- Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round brilliance ensured a crushing win.
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Other Notable Wins by Innings for India
India has recorded several other victories by big margins. Below is a table of India’s top innings wins in Test cricket, updated with the latest Ahmedabad 2025 Test:
| Margin of Victory | Opposition | Venue | Match Date | Test # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inns & 272 runs | West Indies | Rajkot | 4 Oct 2018 | #2319 |
| Inns & 262 runs | Afghanistan | Bengaluru | 14 Jun 2018 | #2307 |
| Inns & 239 runs | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 25 May 2007 | #1833 |
| Inns & 239 runs | Sri Lanka | Nagpur | 24 Nov 2017 | #2283 |
| Inns & 222 runs | Sri Lanka | Mohali | 4 Mar 2022 | #2452 |
| Inns & 219 runs | Australia | Eden Gardens | 18 Mar 1998 | #1409 |
| Inns & 202 runs | South Africa | Ranchi | 19 Oct 2019 | #2365 |
| Inns & 198 runs | New Zealand | Nagpur | 20 Nov 2010 | #1978 |
| Inns & 171 runs | Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 12 Aug 2017 | #2269 |
| Inns & 141 runs | West Indies | Roseau | 12 Jul 2023 | #2510 |
| Inns & 140 runs | West Indies | Ahmedabad | 2 Oct 2025 | #2598 |
Key Insights from India’s Innings Victories
1. Recent Big Wins
- India’s most recent innings victory came in October 2025, when they defeated West Indies by an innings & 140 runs at Ahmedabad.
- Before that, they beat West Indies in July 2023 at Roseau by an innings & 141 runs.
- These back-to-back dominant wins underline India’s supremacy against the Caribbean side in the 21st century.
2. Most Memorable Performances
- Ahmedabad 2025: Tons from Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja, plus bowling brilliance from Siraj, Jadeja, and Kuldeep sealed a crushing win.
- Against Afghanistan (2018 Bengaluru): India won by an innings & 262 runs in Afghanistan’s debut Test.
- Against Australia (1998 Eden Gardens): One of India’s early iconic big wins came by an innings & 219 runs, driven by Sachin Tendulkar’s batting masterclass.
3. Consistency Across Decades
India has delivered innings victories against almost every major Test nation, showing growth from the 1990s to today’s dominant era. Notably, all of India’s last five innings wins against West Indies (2013–2025) have come inside three days.
India’s Standing Among World Records
While England holds the all-time record for the largest Test win by an innings (innings & 579 runs vs Australia, 1938), India has carved out its own place by recording multiple innings wins above 200-run margins.
- India has three innings victories of over 250 runs.
- Against Asian rivals Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, India has dominated consistently with innings wins.
- Their home fortress status is evident, but they have also secured commanding innings wins away (e.g., Roseau 2023 vs West Indies).
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Conclusion
India’s Test cricket journey has been full of iconic victories, and their biggest wins by innings highlight the team’s strength in both batting depth and bowling attack. The 2018 Rajkot Test vs West Indies remains their largest innings win till date, but the record book continues to evolve with every passing series. The 2025 Ahmedabad Test is the latest addition, where India crushed West Indies by an innings & 140 runs.
With a balanced squad and world-class talent, India will look to add even bigger victories in the coming years and cement their dominance in world cricket.
