Test Cricket Unique Records: Currently, the thrill of the 5-match Test series between India and England is going on in England. In which the England team has gained a 2-1 lead. If Team India wants to remain in the series, then now it will have to win the fourth match at all costs, which will be played in Manchester from July 23.
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Test Cricket: It is now looking very difficult for the Indian team to win this series. After looking at the past statistics, you will also believe this. In fact, it has never happened before in the history of Test cricket, when the Indian team became the winner after trailing 2-1 in a 5-match series.
Test Cricket: Even the Men in Blue could not even draw the series. In this article, we are going to tell you about those three teams, who managed to win the trophy despite trailing 2-1 or 1-0 after the third match in a 5-match Test series.
Heartbreak for Team India at Lord’s! 🇮🇳💔
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3. Test Cricket: England vs South Africa (1998)
In 1998, the England team hosted South Africa. A 5-Test series was organized between the two teams. The first match of the series was a draw. After this, South Africa won the Lord’s Test by 10 wickets and took a 0-1 lead. After this, England bounced back and won the last two matches after drawing the third Test. In this way, England won the series 2-1.
2. Australia vs West Indies (1992-93)
In 1992-93, the West Indies team played a five-match Test series on the tour of Australia. The Windies team was successful in capturing it despite trailing 0-1. Two of the first three matches of the series were drawn and Australia won one. After this, West Indies won the series by winning the last two Tests.
1. Australia vs England (1936-37)
In 1936-37, a thrilling Test series was organized between Australia and England, in which a tough competition was seen between the two teams. The English team managed to win the first two matches of the series. After this, the hosts learned from their mistakes and defeated England in the last three matches and won the series 3-2.
