India's Test Record At Lord's: Wins, Losses, And Historic Moments

India’s performance at Lord’s over the years has been far from dominant.

England were outclassed on their own turf at Edgbaston, despite curating a surface tailored to their strengths.

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The ongoing five-match Test series between India and England is currently evenly poised at 1-1. England claimed the opening Test, while India made a strong comeback by thrashing the hosts in the second match.

All eyes are now on the third Test, which is set to begin from July 10 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

Ahead of this crucial clash, let’s take a look at India’s Test track record at Lord’s.

India’s Mixed Test History at Lord’s

India’s performance at Lord’s over the years has been far from dominant. The team has played a total of 19 Test matches at this historic venue. Out of these:

India has won only 3 Tests

Drawn 4

Lost 12 matches

This record shows that Lord’s has traditionally been a difficult ground for the Indian team. However, recent performances suggest the tide may be turning.

Positive Signs: 2 Wins in the Last 3 Matches

Despite the overall numbers, India has won 2 of their last 3 Tests at Lord’s, signaling a significant shift.

In 2014, under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, India defeated England by 95 runs.

In 2018, the team suffered a 159-run loss under Virat Kohli.

Most recently, in 2021, India secured a memorable 151-run victory, showcasing a strong all-round performance.

England squad for Lord's Test

England were outclassed on their own turf at Edgbaston, despite curating a surface tailored to their strengths. India not only out-batted them but also delivered a superior bowling performance to seal the win.

After two relatively flat pitches in the first two Tests, the conditions at Lord’s are expected to offer more for the bowlers. The return of Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer is set to boost England’s bowling arsenal significantly, adding fresh pace and variety as the hosts aim to reclaim the series lead.

England squad for IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Sam Cook, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer.