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On This Day in 1971, India wins its first Test series in England

India tamed the British cricket lion in its own den. On this day 50 years ago, India beat England in the third and final Test by four wickets with 205 minutes to spare at the Kennington Oval, to clinch to series 1-0.

Published : Aug 24, 2021 18:08 IST

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