Indian Captains To Have Won A Test At Lord's Cricket Stadium

India last won a Test at Lord's in 2021 [X]India last won a Test at Lord's in 2021 [X]

Winning a Test match at Lord's, often referred to as the 'Mecca of Cricket,' is a crowning achievement for any cricketer.

Leading a team to victory at this iconic venue is an unparalleled honour. Over the years, India has played 19 Tests at Lord's, securing victories in only three, while England has won 12 matches and four have ended in draws.

Only a few Indian captains have managed to secure a win against the tough conditions and strong opponents found at this iconic venue.

Here’s a closer look at the three Indian captains who have led the team to a Test victory at the Lord’s cricket ground.

3. Kapil Dev (1986)

Kapil Dev (Twitter)Kapil Dev (Twitter)

In the summer of 1986, the legendary Kapil Dev steered India to their first-ever Test win at Lord's, securing the victory by 5 wickets.

England, batting first, were bolstered by Graham Gooch's brilliant 114, as they posted a total of 294. India's response was robust, with Dilip Vengsarkar's magnificent unbeaten 126 guiding them to 341, thus gaining a vital 47-run lead.

The Indian bowlers, led by captain Kapil Dev himself, who took four crucial wickets, dismantled the English batting lineup, dismissing them for a paltry 180 in their second innings.

The chase of 134-run target was methodically completed by India with five wickets to spare and it marked a momentous chapter in their cricketing legacy at the home of cricket.

2. MS Dhoni (2014)

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In 2014, under the cool and calculated captaincy of MS Dhoni, India registered a thrilling 95-run victory, their second at the prestigious Lord's ground.

India opened the innings with a score of 295, anchored by Ajinkya Rahane’s brilliant 103. England replied with 319, a slight lead cemented by Gary Ballance’s 110 and challenged by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s outstanding six-wicket haul.

India’s second innings was a showcase of grit and strategic batting, accumulating 342 runs, thanks to notable half-centuries from Murali Vijay, Ravindra Jadeja, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

The stage was then set for Ishant Sharma’s dramatic 7 for 74, a bowling performance that led to England's collapse for 223 as India won the match by 95 runs.

1. Virat Kohli (2021)

Virat Kohli (Twitter)Virat Kohli (Twitter)

The 2021 Lord's Test under Virat Kohli’s aggressive and assertive captaincy culminated in a dramatic and emphatic 151-run victory, highlighting a new era of Indian cricket characterized by bold play.

India first put up 364 runs, with KL Rahul’s elegant 129 laying the foundation. England managed a slight lead with 391, driven by Joe Root's unbeaten 180.

However, India’s second innings turned heroic, particularly through a defiant partnership between Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah for the last wicket, setting England a target of 272.

Mohammed Siraj, with a fiery spell of 4 for 32 in the second innings, dismantled the English batting order, bowling them out for 120.

This victory, secured under Virat Kohli’s leadership, was celebrated not just for its strategic brilliance but also for its demonstration of tenacity in the face of adversity.