Rohit Sharma and co were in control from day one in the IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024 and wrapped up the win on the fourth day with stars performing their best. Behind three centurions and the brilliance of the Indian bowling attack, the side won the match to keep the unbeaten record against Bangladesh intact. Also, this was India’s 179th Test win in 580 matches and one of the significant ones as the country now has more wins than losses in Tests. the country now joins an exclusive list of teams with more Test wins than losses. Ravi Ashwin Equals Shane Warne’s Record of Most Fifers After Clinical Bowling Performance During IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024, Only Muttiah Muralitharan Leads Indian Spinner in Feat.

Currently, there are only five teams with such an incredible feat including India. The list includes Australia (Wins 414; Loss 232), England (Wins 397; Loss 325), South Africa (Wins 179; Loss 161), India (Wins 179; Loss 178), and Pakistan (Wins 148; Loss 144). After debuting in the Test Cricket, it took 92 years to achieve this unique feat. Interestingly India won their first Test match in 1952 against England in Chennai. Here is how the MA Chidambaram Stadium contributed to the country’s Test success.

MA Chidambaram Stadium: A Special Venue in India’s Cricket History

India has many iconic stadiums, including Eden Gardens, Firoz Shah Kotla, Wankhede Stadium, and MA Chidambaram Stadium. Each stadium has a story of its own and has contributed immensely to the Indian Cricket history. MA Chidambaram in Chennai has always been one of the confirmed venues in the calendar. Following are the results of Test matches played so far at the iconic venue. IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024: India Retain Same Team for Clash Against Bangladesh.

Match results at MA Chidambaram Stadium for India

Opponent Winner Margin Match Date
Bangladesh India 280 runs Sep 19-22, 2024
England India 317 runs Feb 13-16, 2021
England England 227 runs Feb 5-9, 2021
England India inns & 75 runs Dec 16-20, 2016
Australia India 8 wickets Feb 22-26, 2013
England India 6 wickets Dec 11-15, 2008
South Africa drawn - Mar 26-30, 2008
Sri Lanka drawn - Dec 2-6, 2005
Australia drawn - Oct 14-18, 2004
West Indies India 8 wickets Oct 17-20, 2002
Australia India 2 wickets Mar 18-22, 2001
Pakistan Pakistan 12 runs Jan 28-31, 1999
Australia India 179 runs Mar 6-10, 1998
New Zealand drawn - Oct 25-29, 1995
England India inns & 22 runs Feb 11-15, 1993
West Indies India 255 runs Jan 11-15, 1988
Pakistan drawn - Feb 3-8, 1987
Australia tied - Sep 18-22, 1986
England England 9 wickets Jan 13-18, 1985
West Indies drawn - Dec 24-29, 1983
Sri Lanka drawn - Sep 17-22, 1982
England drawn - Jan 13-18, 1982
Pakistan India 10 wickets Jan 15-20, 1980
Australia drawn - Sep 11-16, 1979
West Indies India 3 wickets Jan 12-16, 1979
England England 200 runs Jan 14-19, 1977
New Zealand India 216 runs Nov 26-Dec 2, 1976
West Indies India 100 runs Jan 11-15, 1975
England India 4 wickets Jan 12-17, 1973
Australia Australia 77 runs Dec 24-28, 1969
West Indies drawn - Jan 13-18, 1967
Pakistan drawn - Nov 28-Dec 1, 1952
England India inns & 8 runs Feb 6-10, 1952
West Indies West Indies inns & 193 runs Jan 27-31, 1949
England England 202 runs Feb 10-13, 1934

With 16 wins, 11 draws, and seven losses for India at the venue, MA Chidambaram has become one of the toughest grounds for the opposition. Now after the win in Chennai, Rohit Sharma and co will look to extend their recent dominance at home.

 

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