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For the cricket fans, watching their favourite player or team playing at the Lord’s Cricket Stadium always remains an iconic and a brilliant memory. The Lord’s balcony, long walking room and much more, it’s been a hub of Legends who have made this place a heaven for the cricket lovers. Over the years, the Indian team has been playing at the Lord’s Cricket Ground and the test matches have been a treat for them while coming here and watching their favourite players.
Just like this, the Indian team has played a total of 19 Test Matches at the Lord’s Cricket Ground so far, where they have secured only 3 victories, lost 12, and drawn 4. India’s first triumph at Lord’s came in 1986 during a 2-0 series win. Electing to field, Chetan Sharma’s 5/64 restricted England to 294. Dilip Vengsarkar’s unbeaten 126* helped India post 341, gaining a 47-run lead. Kapil Dev’s 4/52 and Maninder Singh’s 3/9 bowled England out for 180, setting a 134-run target, which India chased down to win by 5 wickets.
| Match No. | Date | Win Margin | India Captain | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05-10 June 1986 | India won by 5 wickets | Kapil Dev | Kapil Dev |
| 2. | 17-21 July 2014 | India won by 95 Runs | MS Dhoni | Ishant Sharma |
| 3. | 12-16 August, 2021 | India won by 151 runs | Virat Kohli | KL Rahul |
The second victory was in 2014 under MS Dhoni’s leadership. England bowled first, but Ajinkya Rahane’s 103 led India to 295. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 6/82 limited England to 319, giving them a 24-run lead. Murali Vijay’s 95 and contributions from Ravindra Jadeja (68) and Bhuvneshwar (52) took India to 342, setting a 319-run target. Ishant Sharma’s 7/74 dismantled England for 223, securing a 95-run win for India.
The third win came in 2021 under Virat Kohli. India scored 364, with KL Rahul’s 129 shining. England replied with 391, led by Joe Root’s 180. India’s second innings saw Mohammed Shami (56) and Jasprit Bumrah (34*) set a 272-run target. India’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj’s four wickets, bundled England out for 120, clinching a 151-run victory. Let’s take a detailed look at all the victories so far.
The Lord’s on June 5, 1986 was buzzing with hope as India chased a first-ever Test win at cricket’s holy ground. Kapil Dev, the larger-than-life captain, made it happen with a performance that still gives goosebumps, grabbing Player of the Match in a five-wicket thriller. England, batting first after we won the toss, ground out 294. Graham Gooch’s stubborn 114 was like watching a wall, and Derek Pringle’s 63 fought hard. But Chetan Sharma’s fiery 5 for 64 blew them apart, with Roger Binny’s 3 for 55 and Kapil’s clever 1 for 67 keeping things tight.
| India vs England, 1st Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, 5-10th June, 1986 | |
|---|---|
| England | India |
| 294 (128.2 overs) | 341 (137 overs) |
| Graham Gooch 114 (280) | Dilip Vengsarkar 126* (213) |
| Chetan Sharma 5/64 (32 overs) | Graham Dilley 4/146 (34 overs) |
| 180 (96.4 overs) | 136/5 (42 overs) |
| Mike Gatting 40 (83) | Dilip Vengsarkar 33 (56) |
| Kapil Dev 4/52 (22 overs) | Graham Dilley 2/28 (10 overs) |
| India won by 5 Wickets | |
India hit back with 341, stealing a 47-run lead. Dilip Vengsarkar’s unbeaten 126 was pure class, all heart and style, holding the Indian team together. Mohinder Amarnath’s tough 69 and Sunil Gavaskar’s 34 stood tall against Graham Dilley’s fiery 4 for 146. England’s second innings crashed to 180, leaving us 134 to chase. Mike Gatting’s 40 and Allan Lamb’s 39 tried, but Kapil’s sharp 4 for 52 and Maninder Singh’s dreamy 3 for 9 had them reeling. The chase got wobbly fast.
Kris Srikkanth was out for nothing, Gavaskar fell for 22, and hearts were racing. Vengsarkar’s cool 33 and Amarnath’s 8 kept India alive, but it was tight. Then Kapil Dev exploded, smashing 23 not out off 10 balls, four fours and a huge six, turning fear into fireworks. Ravi Shastri’s steady 20 not out got India to 136 for 5 in 42 overs, brushing off Dilley’s 2 for 28. Kapil’s brilliance, 1 for 67, 4 for 52, and that wild 23, made Lord’s fortress breached and that win, kicking off a 1-0 series lead, felt like India conquered the world.
Coming to the July 17, 2014, and Lord’s was electric as India snapped a 28-year curse with a 95-run win, fueled by Ishant Sharma’s red-hot 7 for 74 and Ajinkya Rahane’s gorgeous century. Put in to bat, the Indian team scraped 295 in 91.4 overs. Rahane’s 103, with 15 fours and a six, was like watching poetry, keeping the team afloat. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s gritty 36, Murali Vijay’s 24, and Cheteshwar Pujara’s 28 dug in against James Anderson’s sharp 4 for 60.
| India vs England, 2nd Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, 17-21st July, 2014 | |
|---|---|
| India | England |
| 295 (91.4 overs) | 319 (105.5 overs) |
| Ajinkya Rahane 103 (154) | Gary Ballance 110 (203) |
| James Anderson 4/60 (23 overs) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar 6/82 (31 overs) |
| 342 (103.1 overs) | 223 (88.2 overs) |
| Murali Vijay 95 (247) | Joe Root 66 (146) |
| Ben Stokes 3/51 (18.1 overs) | Ishant Sharma 7/74 (23 overs) |
| India won by 95 Runs | |
England answered with 319, nudging a 24-run lead. Gary Ballance’s solid 110 and Liam Plunkett’s unbeaten 55 held firm, but Bhuvneshwar’s epic 6 for 82 and Ravindra Jadeja’s 2 for 46 kept us in it. India’s second innings hit 342, setting England 319 to chase. Vijay’s patient 95 was rock-solid, while Jadeja’s wild 68 off 57 balls and Bhuvneshwar’s 52 turned the screws. Plunkett and Ben Stokes took three wickets each, but India’s batting stood tall. England’s chase was a nightmare, shredded by Ishant’s fiery spell.
His 7 for 74, including Joe Root and Moeen Ali’s 39, was pure chaos. Root’s gutsy 66 couldn’t save England as they folded for 223 in 88.2 overs, 95 runs short. Jadeja’s 1 for 53 and Mohammed Shami’s 1 for 33 piled on. Ishant was a giant, his pace and bounce on Lord’s slopes unstoppable. Rahane’s ton set it up, Bhuvneshwar’s hustle added muscle, but Ishant’s fire was the spark. That second Lord’s win felt like a fever dream, proof the Indian team could storm cricket’s toughest fortress with raw passion and skill. Fans went wild, hearts bursting with pride.
August 12, 2021, and Lord’s was a cauldron of drama as India, with Virat Kohli at the top, clinched a 151-run win, thanks to KL Rahul’s stunning 129 and Mohammed Siraj’s ferocious bowling. Sent in to bat, the Indian team piled on 364 in 126.1 overs. Rahul’s 129, with 12 fours and a six, was like watching a painter at work. Rohit Sharma’s gutsy 83, Kohli’s 42, and Ravindra Jadeja’s 40 built a wall.
| India vs England, 2nd Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, 12-16th August, 2021 | |
|---|---|
| India | England |
| 364 (126.1 overs) | 391 (128 overs) |
| KL Rahul 129 (250) | Joe Root 180* (321) |
| James Anderson 5/62 (29 overs) | Mohammed Siraj 4/94 (30 overs) |
| 298/8d (109.3 overs) | 120 (51.5 overs) |
| Ajinkya Rahane 61 (146) | Joe Root 33 (60) |
| Mark Wood 3/51 (18 overs) | Mohammed Siraj 4/32 (10.5 overs) |
| India won by 151 Runs | |
James Anderson’s brilliant 5 for 62 pushed back hard. England hit 391, grabbing a 27-run lead. Joe Root’s unbeaten 180 was a masterclass, with Jonny Bairstow’s 57 helping, but Siraj’s fierce 4 for 94, Ishant Sharma’s 3 for 69, and Mohammed Shami’s 2 for 95 kept the team fighting. The second innings of the Indian team closed at 298 for 8 declared, setting 272. Ajinkya Rahane’s 61 and Cheteshwar Pujara’s stubborn 45 set the stage, while Shami’s unbeaten 56 and Jasprit Bumrah’s 34 not out allowed Virat Kohli to make the rest of the 60 overs a hell for the England team.
Mark Wood’s 3 for 51 stung, but the Indian team held firm. England’s chase tanked at 120 in 51.5 overs. Root’s 33 and Jos Buttler’s 25 tried, but Siraj’s 4 for 32, Bumrah’s 3 for 33, and Ishant’s 2 for 13 ran riot. England were 1 for 2 in no time, and Siraj’s searing pace broke them. Rahul’s elegance laid the path, but Siraj’s fire sealed it, his spell pure thunder. This third Lord’s win, giving India a 1-0 series lead, was all heart and fight, a victory that felt like destiny.