5 overseas venues where India have achieved their most Test success

#4 Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds

Indian players celebrate their memorable triumph during the 1986 series

Headingley Cricket Ground is the only major venue in England where India hold a commendable Test record. From six Tests at the stadium, they have won twice and lost on three occasions. Their tryst with Leeds began on a horrific note as debutant Fred Trueman reduced their batting lineup to 0/4 in 1952. After two more losses in 1959 and 1967, their tide began to turn in 1979 when they scraped through for a rain-induced draw.

During their tour of England in 1986, India sealed their second series triumph in the second Test at Headingley. Fresh from an euphoric victory at Lord's, Kapil Dev's team registered a comprehensive 279-run win at Leeds. While Dilip Vengsarkar stood tall with scores of 61 and 102 not out, Roger Binny's five-wicket haul brought the England batting lineup to its knees.

In 2002, Sourav Ganguly's team made Headingley much more special by thrashing the hosts by an innings and 46 runs. Aside from the skipper himself, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar also scored sublime tons to help India rack up a daunting first-innings total. The win enabled them to level the series in an emphatic manner.