England in India and Australia 1976-77

England overwhelmed India in spite of having started disastrously after winning the toss and batting first

At Calcutta, January 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

The fact that England's 262 in the first innings was by far the highest total of the match and that it led to almost uninterrupted domination by them emphasised the value of the toss.

Toss: India

At Bombay, February 11, 12, 14, 15, 16

An occasion of warmest reunion and nostalgia, the cricket continuously compelling, a result straining credulity