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
Here’s a list:
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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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