When was the last time India conceded 500+ runs in an innings overseas before ENG vs IND 2025 4th Test?

For the first time in a decade, Team India has conceded over 500 runs in an innings in an overseas Test. This occurred during the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, where the hosts have piled on a massive total in their first innings. The last instance of India giving away 500-plus runs in an overseas Test dates back to 2015, during the fourth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In that match, Australia posted 572/7 declared, with key contributions from several top-order batters.

Australia’s dominant first-innings performance in that 2015 Test was powered by centuries from David Warner (101) and Steve Smith (117), along with vital half-centuries from Chris Rogers (95), Shane Watson (81), Shaun Marsh (73), and Joe Burns (58). Despite toiling hard in the field, India’s bowling unit could not contain the Australians, although Mohammed Shami stood out with a five-wicket haul. In response, India showed strong resistance with the bat.

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India replied with 475, featuring centuries from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Chasing a target of 349 in the final innings, Kohli’s side managed to reach 252/7 before the match ended in a draw. Since that encounter in 2015, India had not allowed any team to breach the 500-run mark in an overseas Test—until now. The current game in Manchester has broken that streak, highlighting the challenges India is facing against England’s powerful batting display.

Joe Root and Ben Stokes star on dominant Day 3 of 4th Test

In the ongoing Test match against England, India posted 358 in their first innings, but the hosts responded emphatically. England's batters capitalized on a lackluster and inconsistent bowling attack that failed to maintain pressure. Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes led the charge on Day 3, forging a solid partnership of over 100 runs. Stokes retired hurt due to cramps after scoring a composed 66 off 116 deliveries. Meanwhile, Root remained steady at the crease, making the Indian bowlers toil with his fluent stroke play and impeccable shot selection.

Joe Root reached a significant milestone by scoring his 38th Test century and 12th against India, nine of which have come at home. During this knock, he also surpassed legends Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar. Root was eventually dismissed for a brilliant 150 off 248 balls, including 14 boundaries. Despite claiming seven wickets, India's bowling effort has lacked consistency. Notably, Stokes returned to bat after the seventh wicket fell, signaling England’s intent to push their lead further.