Stats: India most favourite opposition team for debutants

It’s been a common perception that India is a preferred opposition for debutants, especially batsmen, with the performance of Moises Henriques in the ongoing Test strengthening that viewpoint.

Since the inception of Sri Lanka started playing Test cricket from 18 February 1982, Indian bowlers have faced the most number of successful debutants! Here is the list of number of players who have scored 50 or above on debut, against various teams (since 18 Feb 1982). Debutants really fancy India’s attack, don’t they?