IND vs ENG / Victory is not easy at Headingley Leeds, till now Team India has won only this many matche

IND vs ENG: The Indian cricket team is once again ready to put its prestige at stake on the soil of England. The first match of the five-Test series starting on June 20 will be played at Headingley, Leeds. This ground is both historic and challenging for India. The statistics here are not in favor of Team India, but cricket is a game of uncertainties, and Indian fans hope that new history will be created this time.

1952: The beginning of defeat

India played its first Test match at Headingley in 1952, in which it lost by seven wickets. After this, in 1959, India had to face another humiliating defeat – this time by an innings and 173 runs. In 1967 also, England defeated India by 6 wickets, and thus the Indian team was defeated three times in a row on the soil of Leeds.

1979: When the defeat stopped

In 1979, the losing streak finally broke, but victory was still far away. The match was a draw, which was a relief for Indian cricket at that time. This was the first such moment for India in the history of Leeds, when the team came out of the match with its head held high.

1986: The knock of the first victory

The year 1986 is special in Indian cricket history. This was the year when India tasted victory for the first time at Headingley. Under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, Team India defeated England by 279 runs. It was not only a victory on the field, but also a story of overcoming a mental barrier.

2002: Ganguly's army hoisted the flag

After Kapil Dev, under the leadership of Sourav Ganguly, India again registered a thumping victory in Leeds in 2002. This time the victory was even bigger - by an innings and 46 runs. Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly played centuries, which made this match memorable.

2021: Virat's failed attempt

When Team India took to the field in 2021 under the leadership of Virat Kohli, expectations were high, but the result was disappointing. The team had to face defeat by an innings and 76 runs. This defeat once again highlights the challenge of Leeds - a ground that has never been easy for India.

2024: Will Shubman Gill become the hero?

Now once again India is ready to play at Headingley - the date is 20 June. This match is not just the start of the series, but also an opportunity to write a new chapter by coming out of the shadows of the past. All eyes will be on captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and especially Shubman Gill, who are expected to bring the team on the winning track this time.