India’s Unbeaten Home Struggle: A Historical Cycle of Dominance

• India’s unbeaten home streak of 12 years, winning 18 consecutive Test series, ended by a historic clean sweep by New Zealand.
• The streak was a result of a combination of factors, including the unbeaten streak, the consequences of defeat, and the future outlook.
• India’s previous unbeaten streak was marked by four draws and a win percentage of 52.63, with only 20 victories in 38 home Tests.
• The 2013-2024 streak was more dominant, starting with a transition in India’s cricketing history.
• The first challenge against Australia in 2013 was successfully resolved with Ashwin claiming 29 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja claiming 24 scalps.
• The next home Test against South Africa in November 2015 saw a significant change in personnel and mindset, with the new captain, Virat Kohli, and coach Ravi Shastri prioritizing the ability to take 20 wickets.
• The series’ turning tracks helped Ashwin and Jadeja gain confidence as match-winners, resulting in a 3-0 win.
• India’s growing stature was evident in its 2016-17 season victories over England and Australia.
• The surfaces, while spin-friendly, allowed for big runs early on before wear and tear made batting harder.