When did each Test playing nation get their first ever innings victory?

India, the top ranked side, with the Test side

India - 25th Test (Madras, 1951-52)

India won their first Test almost two decades after their first Test appearance in their 25th match. Their first Test win was also their first innings victory where they beat England by an innings and eight runs. In the five match series, England were 1-0 up going into the fifth Test at Chepauk.

The wrecker-in-chief was Vinoo Mankad with figures 8/55 in the first innings as England were all out for 266. Centuries from opener Pankaj Roy and Polly Umrigar, who batted at 7, gave India the edge in the first innings. India finally declared at 457/9 after a superb team effort. The second essay saw Vinoo Mankad and Ghulam Ahmed pick 4 wickets each as England were skittled out for 183.

India managed to draw the series after enjoying their first ever innings victory, which was also their first ever victory in Test cricket.