India's first-innings advantage
The first-innings lead of 373 that India got in St Lucia is their second-highest in an overseas Test, and the fourth-highest in their 398-Test history
Opposition | Lead | Venue & year | Result |
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Australia | 400 | Kolkata, 1997-98 | Won by an innings and 219 runs |
West Indies | 394 | Delhi, 1978-79 | Draw |
Pakistan | 376 | Rawalpindi, 2003-04 | Won by an innings and 131 runs |
West Indies | 373 | St Lucia, 2006 | ? |
England | 355 | Headingley, 2002 | Won by an innings and 46 runs |
Bangladesh | 342 | Dhaka, 2004-05 | Won by an innings and 140 runs |
New Zealand | 328 | Madras, 1955-56 | Won by an innings and 109 runs |
Sri Lanka | 310 | Bangalore 1993-94 | Won by an innings and 95 runs |
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