Coming into the match India were on 99 Test wins and after the stalemate in Ahmedabad, were desperate to secure that elusive 100th win. Not only would a victory cement the team's place in Indian cricket history, but it would also propel them to the top of the ICC Test rankings along with South Africa.

This century has been a long time coming with the country having spent more than 70 years playing Test cricket and its first victory being way back in 1952, against England. That match was won by an innings, which brings a nice symmetry to the 100th win, with India also winning by an innings and 144 runs.

 
Opposition SpanMatchesWins
Australia1947-2008 7618
Bangladesh2000-20075 4
England1932-20089919
New Zealand1955-20094715
Pakistan1952-2007599
South Africa 1992-2008225
Sri Lanka1982-2009 3212
West Indies1948-200682 11
Zimbabwe1992-2005117
Total:1932-2009432100

Source: India syndicate