The Indian cricket team has been playing Test cricket for 93 years. In these years, there have been many ups and downs. For the first 19 years, India didn’t win even one game. Then, in 1952, they claimed victory over England in Chennai. It was a historic moment. In the same year, India also won their first-ever Test series, over Pakistan.
But one thing has been an issue since India began playing, chasing. This started in the 50s and continues to be an issue till now. Of course, this problem isn’t specific to India since batting generally becomes more difficult as the Test match goes on. But still, India has cracked more than many other big teams.
What is the lowest target India has failed to chase in Test cricket?
120 remains the lowest target India has failed to chase in Test cricket. This happened in that infamous Bridgetown Test. A game that brought the idea of retirement to Sachin Tendulkar‘s mind after failing to gun down just 120 runs. The margin of defeat wasn’t small either, as India were packed for 81 by Curtly Ambrose, Ian Bishop, and Franklyn Rose.
Lowest target India has failed to chase in Test cricket
| Score | Target | Opposition | Ground | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 120 | West Indies | Bridgetown | 1997 |
| 121 | 147 | New Zealand | Mumbai | 2024 |
| 112 | 176 | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2015 |
| 170 | 193 | England | Lord’s | 2025 |
| 162 | 194 | England | Birmingham | 2018 |
| 135 | 208 | South Africa | Cape Town | 2018 |
| 204 | 221 | Pakistan | Bengaluru | 1987 |
| 136 | 231 | Australia | Kolkata | 1956 |
| 202 | 231 | England | Hyderabad | 2024 |
| 173 | 235 | Zimbabwe | Harare | 1998 |
| 103 | 242 | West Indies | Ahmedabad | 1983 |
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