First Test series win for India in each nation

India vs Australia at MCG
India vs Australia at MCG

#6 India won in Pakistan in 2-1 (2005)

Virender Sehwag scored India's first ever triple century in Test history
Virender Sehwag scored India's first ever triple century in Test history

Whenever India play against Pakistan, the expectations are always sky high. After a 15 year hiatus, India traveled to Pakistan to play in a three-match Test series. It turned out to be a memorable series as Virender Sehwag registered India's first ever triple century in Test history at Multan in the first Test.

Also, the much talked about Rahul Dravid declaration with Tendulkar batting at 194 came in this Test. India won the Test by an innings and 52 runs. Pakistan hit back India in the second Test, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Imran Farhat scored centuries in first innings which helped them to win the second Test.

The decider took place at Rawalpindi, Indian fast bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji stole the show with the ball by taking four wickets in first innings. Dravid recorded his highest ever score of 270 runs in this Test. India won the Test by an innings and 131 runs also the historic series, thanks to some heroic performances which makes this series still memorable.

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