India’s Test matches record at Lord’s isn’t exactly stellar, and as the third match of the five-Test series approaches, all eyes are now set on the iconic venue.

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
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