India's 17-Series Streak: The Unbeaten Legacy That Redefined Home Test Dominance
Author: Vishnu Reddy
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India's dominance in Test cricket, especially at home, is nothing short of remarkable. The Indian cricket team currently holds the record for the most consecutive Test series wins at home, an incredible 17-series unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2013. This feat showcases the immense depth, resilience, and prowess that India has consistently displayed on home soil, making them an almost impenetrable force in the Test arena.
The Last Defeat: A Rare Slip in 2012
India's last home Test series defeat came in the 2012-13 season when England toured India. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, India lost the series 1-2. The defeat stung, but it was the spark that ignited India's extraordinary run of success. From that point on, India embarked on an incredible journey, rewriting the history books.
A Streak of Dominance: 17 Unbeaten Series
1. Starting from February 2013, India has remained unbeaten in 17 consecutive home Test series. This streak includes victories against top Test nations like Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand.
2. 37 of India’s 40 wins in 51 Test matches have been either an innings or 100+ or 8+ wicket wins.
3. India in the span of 10 years between 2013 – 2022 lost only 2 Test and won 34
India’s No. 1 Status: October 2016 to May 2020
From October 2016 to May 2020, India held the prestigious title of the World No. 1 Test team for an impressive 42 months. This period symbolized India's global Test dominance, as they beat nearly every visiting team with authoritative performances. In 2018, India hammered West Indies by an innings and 272 runs at Rajkot, marking their largest margin of victory in Test cricket history.
A Legacy of Home Dominance: Comparisons With the Greats
While India's 17-series unbeaten streak stands tall, it isn’t the only example of home dominance in the cricketing world. Several teams have carved out similarly imposing records:
Australia registered 10 consecutive home series wins twice. The first came between November 1994 and November 2000, and they repeated the feat from July 2004 to November 2008. The Australians also hold the unique record of **16 consecutive Test match wins, achieved twice between 1999-2001 and 2005-2008.
West Indies ruled the world of Test cricket from the late 1970s to the 1980s. From March 1976 to February 1986, they won **8 consecutive home Test series. Under Clive Lloyd’s leadership, West Indies also set a remarkable record by winning 27 consecutive Test matches** from 1982 to 1984.
South Africa, under Graeme Smith's captaincy, won 7 consecutive home Test series between May 2009 and May 2012. They became the first team to top the ICC rankings across all three formats in 2012 an era where every bet on cricket on thus team, further solidifying their Test credentials.
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