Winning away from home is never easy in Test cricket. For India, that challenge has historically been even tougher - especially outside the subcontinent.
For decades, Indian teams struggled to make a mark overseas. But over time, with changing mindsets, leadership and world-class talent, those tables have turned.
Today, India travels with purpose - often dominating conditions that once exposed their weaknesses.
Whether it was Kapil Dev's men conquering England in the 1980s or Ajinkya Rahane leading a severely depleted squad to a famous win in Australia, each historic win away from home tells a story. Here is a look at ten of India's most memorable Test wins on foreign soil.
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India's greatest Test wins: List of 10 best victories away from home
The Oval 1971 - India's first-ever Test win in England
India chased 173 after BS Chandrasekhar bowled outstandingly against England batting. The win sealed a historic series triumph - India's first in England. It also marked the rise of Ajit Wadekar's fearless side.
Port of Spain 1976 - A record chase in West Indies
India became only the second team to chase 400+ in the fourth innings. Sunil Gavaskar, Mohinder Amarnath and Gundappa Viswanath led the charge in a win that forced the West Indies to rethink their spin attack.
Lord's 1986 - Kapil Dev ends winless streak
Kapil Dev's men outplayed England at the iconic venue - with Chetan Sharma taking a five-for and Dilip Vengsarkar scoring an unbeaten 126. Dev finished the job with a 10-ball 23*.
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Johannesburg 2018 - Tough pitch, tougher team
On a dangerous surface, India's fast bowlers turned the tables after setting a target of 241. Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma tore through South Africa to clinch a thrilling 63-run win.
MCG 2020 - Comeback after 36 all out
One Test after being bowled out for 36, India bounced back under Rahane's captaincy. His century and a disciplined bowling effort helped India level the series in style.
Lord's 2021 - When India’s tail and seamers turned the game
England were well-placed on Day 5, but India's tail wagged through Shami and Bumrah. Then the bowlers - with high emotion and pace- ran through England to complete a stunning 151-run win.
Gabba 2021 - Ending Australia’s 32-year streak
Despite a severely depleted squad, India chased 328 to win at the Gabba - where Australia hadn't lost in over three decades. Rishabh Pant played the innings of his life in a victory for the ages.
Perth 2024 – Young guns crush Australia
A youthful Indian XI written off before the Test, bounced back after a poor start to demolish Australia by 295 runs. Jasprit Bumrah led the charge with a fiery display across both innings.
Edgbaston 2025 - India's first-ever win in Birmingham
India registered their first-ever win at Edgbaston, Birmingham on July 6 as they thrashed the hosts by 336 runs. Chasing a mammoth total of 608 in the fourth Innings, Stokes and Co were bundled out for just 271 runs.
The Oval 2025 - India's epic comeback win
India headed into the game without the services of vice-captain and star batter Rishabh Pant and ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. They struggled to put a big total in the first innings and then again almost gifted the match to England in the second innings, when the hosts were cruising towards a victory, socring a century each, but Mohammed Siraj's heroics in the end helped India win the game by 6 runs.