How many times did India lose to a non-Test team? See the complete list of international match records here

India vs Non-Test Team: In the first match of T20 World Cup 2026, United States gave a tough competition to the Indian team. At one time it seemed that the United States could win the match, but then the Indian players made a comeback. India had won this match by 29 runs. Although the match seemed very close, questions arose whether the Indian team had ever lost to any non-Test team. So when and where did this happen? So today we will tell you about India’s record against associate teams. If we look at the statistics, India has maintained its dominance against associate teams for years. However, there have been three such occasions in international cricket when a non-Test team has defeated India. See the list below…

First defeat against Sri Lanka

The Indian team suffered its first non-Test defeat in the 1979 ODI World Cup. This match was played at Old Trafford, Manchester, England. At that time Sri Lanka did not get Test status, but their performance was excellent. Sri Lanka had defeated India by 47 runs on the big stage of the World Cup. In this match, Somchandra de Silva surprised the Indian batsmen by taking 3 wickets. This victory of Sri Lanka is considered to be one of the most memorable moments in cricket history, because it was Sri Lanka’s first World Cup.

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Kenya defeated India

In 1998, Kenya surprised India. In a match played in Gwalior, Kenya defeated India by 69 runs. Batting first, Kenya scored 265 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in 50 overs. In reply, the Indian team was bundled out on the score of 196. Kenya’s Morris Odumbe had performed brilliantly in this match. He first scored 83 runs with the bat and then took 3 wickets with the ball.

Kenya lost for the third time

India had lost to Kenya last time. This was the third defeat of the Indian team against the associate team. In a match in 2001, Kenya defeated the Indian team by 70 runs. This match was played in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Batting first, Kenya scored 246 runs for 6 wickets. In reply, India was out for 176 runs. Kenya’s Thomas Odoyo scored 51 runs and took three wickets.

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India’s dominance against associate teams

The Indian team last lost to an associate team in 2001. Since then the Indian team has continuously dominated the associate teams. Interestingly, India did not lose any international match to Bangladesh and Zimbabwe until they got Test status.

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