India and England Set for Thrilling Test Match at Lord's
Upcoming Test Match Details
The third Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between India and England is scheduled to commence on July 10. This exciting encounter will take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, often referred to as the home of cricket. Prior to this match, both teams have competed in two Tests, with each securing one victory, resulting in a tied series of 1-1.
India's Historical Performance at Lord's
Despite the challenges, under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Indian team made history by defeating England by 336 runs in the recent Test at Edgbaston. This marked India's first victory at that venue after eight attempts, and now the team aims to improve its past record at Lord's.
India's Test Record at Lord's
The Indian cricket team has a long history at Lord's, having played its first Test match there in June 1932 under the captaincy of C.K. Nayudu, which they lost by 158 runs. Overall, India has participated in 19 Test matches at this venue, achieving victory in only three, while suffering 12 losses and drawing four.
India's Three Victories at Lord's
- India's inaugural Test victory at Lord's came on June 5, 1986, when they defeated England by five wickets, marking a significant milestone in Indian cricket history.
- The second win occurred between July 17 and 21, 2014, when India triumphed over England by 95 runs in the second Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
- India's third victory at this historic ground was recorded in August 2021, where they beat England by 151 runs in the second Test, again leading the series 1-0 at that time.