ENG vs IND 2025: Why Lord’s remains England’s fortress against India – 12 Wins in 19 Tests. Statistical highlights of India at Lord’s over the years.
India’s confidence will be sky high when they take on England in the third Test at Lord’s beginning on July 10. After beating England in Birmingham to level the series 1-1, Shubman Gill and his men will look to carry forward the momentum in the Lord’s Test, buoyed by the return of strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
Here’s a statistical look at the rivalry between India and England.
Overall H2H record of ENG and IND
Overall, England have won 52 Tests against India. The Men In Blue have 36 Test wins against England. When it comes to Lord’s, India have posted just three wins and lost 12 against England.
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India’s record at Lord’s against England
The three Test wins for India at Lord’s have come in 1986 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, in 2014 under the leadership of MS Dhoni and in 2021 under Virat Kohli.
Top 5 run-scorers for India against England at Lord’s:
Dilip Vengsarkar is not only the highest run-getter for India at Lord’s, he has also cracked the most tons (3). No other India batter has scored more than 1 ton at Lord’s in Test cricket.
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Top 5 wicket-takers for India against England at Lord’s:
Two India spinners are among the top five wicket-taker’s list at Lord’s, a ground which is traditionally favourable to seam bowling. Bishan Singh Bedi tops the list with 17 wickets, while Anil Kumble is at fourth with 12 wickets. Kapil Dev and Ishant Sharma are the joint highest wicket-taker among India pacers at Lord’s with 17 wickets each.
Top 5 innings by India batters against England at Lord’s:
The 2021 win against England at Lord’s is not just known for KL Rahul’s 129, but also for the 89-run unbeaten stand for the ninth wicket between Mohammed Shami (56 not out) and Jasprit Bumrah (34 not out). This stand helped India declare second innings at 298/8, and set a target of 272 runs in 2 sessions. The India bowlers then came to the party to bowl England out for 120 within 52 overs and win the match by 151 runs.
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Top 5 spells by India bowlers against England at Lord’s:
The 2014 win at Lord’s came in dramatic fashion. England needed 214 runs on the last day with 6 wickets in hand. England seemed to be cruising towards the target, batting on 173/4 with Joe Root and Moeen Ali posting a century stand for the fifth wicket. Captain Dhoni then advised pacer Ishant Sharma to bowl short at the English batters. The opposition fell for the ploy, and collapsed to 223 all out, losing their last six wickets for 50 runs. Sharma took 7/74 and walked away with the player of the match honours.
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