India’s Venue-wise Test Record in the West Indies

India’s Venue-wise Test Record in West Indies

Key Insights – India’s venue-wise Test record in the Caribbean Islands

India’s Test Record: Key Venues

Most Wins: India has secured three Test wins each at Kingston and Port of Spain, making them the most successful venues for the team in the West Indies. These are also the two grounds where India has played the most Tests since their first tour in 1953.

First Victory: India’s first-ever Test win on Caribbean soil occurred in Port of Spain in 1971, when they defeated the hosts by seven wickets. Find out about India’s first ever Test series wins in away soils here.

Most Losses: Bridgetown is India’s least successful venue, with seven losses in nine matches. India is yet to win a Test at the Kensington Oval.

Notable Streaks and Records

Winless Streak: India’s nine-match winless streak at the Kensington Oval is their joint-longest at a Caribbean venue, matching a similar streak at Kingston before their first win there in 2006.

Losing Streak: The team’s longest losing streak in the West Indies is five consecutive matches at the Kensington Oval, spanning from 1976 to 2002.

Lowest Total: India’s lowest Test total in the West Indies came at Bridgetown in 1997, when they were bowled out for just 81 while chasing 120. Check India’s overall lowest team totals here.

Highest Total: India’s highest Test total in the region is 588 for 8 declared, scored at Gros Islet in 2006.

Landmark Victories

Biggest Innings Victory: India’s largest win by an innings margin in the West Indies was an innings and 141-run victory at Roseau in 2023.

Biggest Runs Victory: The team’s largest victory by runs was a 318-run win at North Sound in 2019. Check overall list here.

Captaincy Record: Virat Kohli is the only Indian captain to win Tests at multiple venues in the Caribbean. He led the team to four wins across three different grounds: North Sound (2), Gros Islet (1), and Kingston (1). Explore Virat’s overseas Test captaincy record here.

Overall Performance

India’s 10 Test victories in the West Indies rank as the third most for an overseas team. Additionally, their 27 draws are the second most for a visiting side, only behind England.