# India to play 600th Test, third nation after England and Australia

2026-08-14T23:18:39+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India will play their 600th Test match at Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka on Saturday, becoming only the third team after England and Australia to reach the milestone. Shubman Gill will lead the side on Independence Day. Over 94 years, 319 players have represented India in Tests; Sachin Tendulkar holds the record with 200 caps, and Virat Kohli is the most successful captain with 40 wins in 68 Tests. India’s first Test was at Lord’s in 1932 against England, which they lost by 158 runs. The 100th Test (Birmingham 1967) and 200th (Lahore 1982) also ended without victory. The 300th Test saw debutant VVS Laxman and a drawn match against South Africa in Ahmedabad.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/eden-gardens-2001-to-gabba-2021-a-look-back-at-indias-5-greatest-test-wins-ahead-of-600th-game-11910853>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/india-play-600th-test-at-galle-what-happened-in-1st-100th-200th-300th-400th-and-500th-tests/articleshow/133251542.cms>

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