After two gripping encounters between England and India, the series is finely poised at 1-1. England struck first with a five-wicket victory at Headingley under the leadership of Ben Stokes, but India bounced back in emphatic fashion at Edgbaston, crushing the hosts by 336 runs under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.
Now, the stage shifts to the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, with the third Test set to begin on July 10. The pressure is mounting, and the stakes are higher than ever.
For India, Lord’s has never been the easiest hunting ground. While the venue is revered as the ‘Home of Cricket’, winning here remains a tough task — making this clash a true test of resilience and form for the visitors. For Gill’s young squad, a win at Lord’s would not only tip the balance in the series but also mark a significant moment in Indian Test history
How Many Test Matches Has India Won at Lord’s?

India’s track record at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground has been far from dominant. Since playing their first Test at the venue in 1932, India have featured in a total of 19 Test matches at the “Home of Cricket.” Known for its tricky slope and challenging conditions, Lord’s has historically tested both Indian batters and bowlers alike.
Test matches: Out of these 19 encounters, India have managed to win only three Tests, while four matches ended in draws. On the remaining 12 occasions, India ended up on the losing side. Clearly, the venue hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for them, and each visit presents a tough challenge.
India’s first-ever win at Lord’s came in 1986, while the most recent victory was in 2021 under Virat Kohli’s captaincy—a memorable 151-run triumph. That win was just their third in nearly 90 years of Test cricket at the venue.
Looking ahead, Shubman Gill now has the tough task of leading from the front in the third Test of the ongoing series, hoping to add to India’s limited success at Lord’s. Test matches, Encouragingly, India have won two of their last three Tests at the ground, suggesting a shift in fortunes.
Test matches: Interestingly, before their recent success at Edgbaston, India had never won a Test there either. But under Gill’s leadership, they rewrote history with a convincing win—something they’ll look to repeat at Lord’s with renewed confidence.
Test matches India’s record at the Lord’s
# | Result | Margin | Toss | Bat | Opposition | Start Date |
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1 | Lost | 158 runs | Lost | 2nd | England | 25 Jun 1932 |
2 | Lost | 9 wickets | Lost | 1st | England | 27 Jun 1936 |
3 | Lost | 10 wickets | Won | 1st | England | 22 Jun 1946 |
4 | Lost | 8 wickets | Won | 1st | England | 19 Jun 1952 |
5 | Lost | 8 wickets | Won | 1st | England | 18 Jun 1959 |
6 | Lost | Innings & 124 runs | Won | 1st | England | 22 Jun 1967 |
7 | Draw | – | Lost | 2nd | England | 22 Jul 1971 |
8 | Lost | Innings & 285 runs | Lost | 2nd | England | 20 Jun 1974 |
9 | Draw | – | Won | 1st | England | 2 Aug 1979 |
10 | Lost | 7 wickets | Lost | 2nd | England | 10 Jun 1982 |
11 | Won | 5 wickets | Won | 2nd | England | 5 Jun 1986 |
12 | Lost | 247 runs | Won | 2nd | England | 26 Jul 1990 |
13 | Draw | – | Won | 2nd | England | 20 Jun 1996 |
14 | Lost | 170 runs | Lost | 2nd | England | 25 Jul 2002 |
15 | Draw | – | Lost | 2nd | England | 19 Jul 2007 |
16 | Lost | 196 runs | Won | 2nd | England | 21 Jul 2011 |
17 | Won | 95 runs | Lost | 1st | England | 17 Jul 2014 |
18 | Lost | Innings & 159 runs | Lost | 1st | England | 9 Aug 2018 |
19 | Won | 151 runs | Lost | 1st | England | 12 Aug 2021 |