Top 5 biggest first innings lead against India on home soil in Tests

Team India are on a backfoot in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

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The Black Caps have gained a massive lead over India on Day 3 of the exciting contest.

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Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee hammered Indian bowlers, helping Kiwis to reach a big first innings total.

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Notably, India were bundled out for just 46 runs in their first innings.

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Rachin smashed a brilliant century, propelling New Zealand to gain an enormous and record-breaking lead.

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Let’s have a look at top 5 biggest first innings lead against India on home soil in Test cricket

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5) West Indies

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4) New Zealand

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3) England

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2) South Africa

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1) West Indies

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Top 5 biggest first innings lead against India on home soil in Tests

Team India are on a backfoot in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

The Black Caps have gained a massive lead over India on Day 3 of the exciting contest.

Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee hammered Indian bowlers, helping Kiwis to reach a big first innings total.

Notably, India were bundled out for just 46 runs in their first innings.

Rachin smashed a brilliant century, propelling New Zealand to gain an enormous and record-breaking lead.

Let’s have a look at top 5 biggest first innings lead against India on home soil in Test cricket

5) West Indies

Lead: 356 Place: Mumbai Year: 1948

4) New Zealand

Lead: 356 Place: Bengaluru Year: 2024

3) England

Lead: 380 Place: Chennai Year: 1985

2) South Africa

Lead: 418 Place: Ahmedabad Year: 2008

1) West Indies

Lead: 490 Place: Kolkata Year: 1958

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