India's finest overseas Test wins in the new millennium
In the wake of India's magnificent Test win at Lord's on Monday, we look back at some of India's memorable wins away from home in recent years. All pics/AFP


Ishant Sharmau2019s 7 for 74 on the final day led India to a memorable 95-run win against the struggling hosts. Among the other key contributors in the game were Ajinkya Rahane (103), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (6 for 82, 36 and 52), and Murali Vijay 95

Ishant Sharmau2019s 7 for 74 on the final day led India to a memorable 95-run win against the struggling hosts. Among the other key contributors in the game were Ajinkya Rahane (103), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (6 for 82, 36 and 52), and Murali Vijay 95

Unlike at Lordu2019s, India themselves chose to bat on a bowler-friendly surface. The move paid off as Sanjay Bangar (68), Rahul Dravid (148), Sachin Tendulkar (193) and Sourav Ganguly (128) led India to 628 for 8 declared. Indiau2019s bowlers then did the rest as the visitors went on to win the Test by an innings and 46 runs

Unlike at Lordu2019s, India themselves chose to bat on a bowler-friendly surface. The move paid off as Sanjay Bangar (68), Rahul Dravid (148), Sachin Tendulkar (193) and Sourav Ganguly (128) led India to 628 for 8 declared. Indiau2019s bowlers then did the rest as the visitors went on to win the Test by an innings and 46 runs

This is regarded among Indiau2019s most famous away wins. After conceding 556 bowling first, India responded with 523 thanks to a terrific 233 from Rahul Dravid and 148 from VVS Laxman. Ajit Agarkaru2019s spectacular 6 for 41 meant India had to chase 230 batting last. Dravid again stood up with an unbeaten 72 as India got home by six wickets

This is regarded among Indiau2019s most famous away wins. After conceding 556 bowling first, India responded with 523 thanks to a terrific 233 from Rahul Dravid and 148 from VVS Laxman. Ajit Agarkaru2019s spectacular 6 for 41 meant India had to chase 230 batting last. Dravid again stood up with an unbeaten 72 as India got home by six wickets

This was S. Sreesanthu2019s finest hour in the sun. The Kerala speedster moved the ball around with deadly impact to finish with match figures of 8 for 99 as India created history by winning the Test by 123 runs

This was S. Sreesanthu2019s finest hour in the sun. The Kerala speedster moved the ball around with deadly impact to finish with match figures of 8 for 99 as India created history by winning the Test by 123 runs

Zaheer Khan was the hero here. The left-arm seamer, who was at his peak then, used his skills to great effect en route to claiming nine wickets in the match. Although there were no centuries for India in the game, five of their batsmen got half-centuries to help Indiau2019s cause. They went on to win the Test by a handsome margin of seven wickets

Zaheer Khan was the hero here. The left-arm seamer, who was at his peak then, used his skills to great effect en route to claiming nine wickets in the match. Although there were no centuries for India in the game, five of their batsmen got half-centuries to help Indiau2019s cause. They went on to win the Test by a handsome margin of seven wickets

Played in the aftermath of monkeygate, India were eager to prove a point. Their determination was evident in the manner that they battled it out. Dravid and Tendulkar made 93 and 71 in the first innings, Laxman chipped in with 79 in the second. But, it was Irfan Pathan who stood out with his all-round effort u2013 5 wickets in the match to go with his 28 and 46

Played in the aftermath of monkeygate, India were eager to prove a point. Their determination was evident in the manner that they battled it out. Dravid and Tendulkar made 93 and 71 in the first innings, Laxman chipped in with 79 in the second. But, it was Irfan Pathan who stood out with his all-round effort u2013 5 wickets in the match to go with his 28 and 46

Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh were the two chief architects of this victory. The master blaster made 160 in the first innings while Harbhajan Singh claimed six second-innings wickets to lead India to a 10-wicket triumph

Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh were the two chief architects of this victory. The master blaster made 160 in the first innings while Harbhajan Singh claimed six second-innings wickets to lead India to a 10-wicket triumph

In a tightly contested series, India fought back after a humiliating loss at Centurion. Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh finished with six wickets each, but it was VVS Laxman who made the standout contribution with his knocks of 38 and 96. India went on to register a famous 87-run triumph

In a tightly contested series, India fought back after a humiliating loss at Centurion. Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh finished with six wickets each, but it was VVS Laxman who made the standout contribution with his knocks of 38 and 96. India went on to register a famous 87-run triumph
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