India’s Test Record at Old Trafford: Nine Matches, Zero Wins

As the England–India series reaches its crucial 4th Test at Old Trafford starting July 23, 2025, a daunting statistic looms large: India has never won a Test match at this historic venue in Manchester. Across nine Test appearances between 1936 and 2014, India has suffered four defeats and drawn five—leaving their win column untouched. 1

Test Record Summary at Old Trafford

Matches	Wins (India)	Losses	Draws
9	0	4	5

India’s defeats were by significant margins, including two innings losses in 1952 and 2014. The other two defeats—1959 and 1974—also saw England dominate with victories over 100‑run margins. 2

Historic Match Details

• 1936: India’s first Test at the ground ended in a draw. 3
• 1946: Another draw. 4
• 1952: India bowled out for 58 & 82, lost by innings & 207 runs. 5
• 1959: Lost by 171 runs. 6
• 1971: Test drawn. 7
• 1974: Defeated by 113 runs. 8
• 1982: Draw. 9
• 1990: Sachin Tendulkar’s 119* helped India draw. 10
• 2014: India lost by innings & 54 runs under MS Dhoni. 11

Series Implication & Significance

With India trailing the series 1–2 following a narrow 22‑run loss at Lord’s, the next Test in Manchester holds huge weight. A win would not only level the series but also break this long-standing jinx at a ground India has never conquered. England’s all-round home advantage and Joe Root’s stellar form—978 runs in 11 Tests at Old Trafford—add further challenge. 12

Historically, Old Trafford has been a fortress for England: in overall Tests at the venue, they’ve won 31 out of 81 matches versus 15 losses and 35 draws. India’s record here remains uniquely winless. 13

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