India won its 1st Test series in Eng on this day
India registered its first-ever Test series win in England, at The Oval on August 24, 1971. Captained by Ajit Wadekar, the Indian team had also registered its first-ever Test win on English soil, ending England's record run of 26 unbeaten Tests. England were all out for 101 in the second innings, their lowest Test total against India till date.