5 Highest First Innings Lead Ending In Defeat For India

Despite a 190-run lead in 1st innings, India lost against England in the Hyderabad Test.

This led to a 28-run defeat, earning India an unwanted record.

This loss takes 2nd place in the list of India's highest first innings lead ending in defeat.

The 1st place is held by their  63-run defeat in Galle against  Sri Lanka in 2015.

That match saw India lose after a 192-run lead.

In third place, we have India’s defeat against England at Birmingham in 2022.

Despite a 132-run lead in the first innings, India lost by 7 wickets.

India's 38-run defeat against Australia at Adelaide in 1992 takes the fourth spot.

India led that match by 80 runs but fell victim to a solid comeback by the Aussies.

The final place is held by India’s humiliating defeat against Australia at Sydney in 2008.

That match saw India give away a 69-run lead and ultimately lose by 122 runs.