India Has roared against England In the five-match test series running for the iconic Anderson-Tendulkar TrophyLeveling the score on 1-1. Following the hard loss in Leeds, visitors responded with a 336 -run win in Edgbaston, his biggest win by a run margin in a foreign trial. With speed of them, India is going now Third Test at the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground In London, from July 10, where both sides will fight to take a significant lead.
Lords is not just a stadium, it is the ‘Mecca of Cricket’, which dreams of conquering every Test cricketer. A century scoring here is often considered the last badge of honor for a batsman, yet many legends have left this land incomplete. Historical honors from boards to game-changing mantras, the site demands greatness, and unwanted the defects unwanted.
Virat Kohli’s drought mirror master Sachin Tendulkar
For India, Dilip Vengsarkar Lords remains the most successful batsman with a remarkable record, three tests on this ground, another Indian has not been matched. Interesting, Ajit AgarkarKnown for bowling his speed, also finds his name in the history of God with a test century in 2002.
However, not all legends succeeded here. Great Sachin TendulkarWhich holds a record for the most centuries in Test Cricket (51), failing to cross the fifty even once in Lord’s in five appearances. In those matches, he scored 195 runs, but the prestigious century remained elusive. His performance here reminds how disabled God can be, even for the best.
Virat KohliModern batting giant and former India captain and Test cricketer, has also found it difficult to attend Lord’s. Despite playing three Test matches at this site, Kohli, like Tendulkar, neither has a century nor a half -century in his name. He has scored just 127 runs in total, standing as one of the main places of Lord’s, where he has not made a permanent impact with the bat.
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List of top 10 Indian players with centuries testing at Lord’s:
1. Dilip Vengsarkar (3 centuries)
- 103 vs England, 1979 (Testing): Vengsarkar scored 103 runs in the first Test of the 1979 series against England. With this century, with important partnership Gundappa VishwanathIt was important for India in saving the match from a difficult situation.
- 157 vs England, 1982 (Testing): Vengsarkar’s second century was 157 not out at Lord’s against England in the second test of the 1982 series. It was a will for his class and had the ability to challenge English conditions. However, this remarkable innings did not help India as the side had to face defeat.
- 126 vs England, 1986 (Testing): In the third Test of the 1986 series against England, Vengsarkar scored his third Lord’s Century, an unbeaten 126 runs. This innings further strengthened his reputation as the ‘God of God’. India won the match, winning a major series.
2. Ajit Agrakar (1 century)
- 109 vs England, 2002 (Testing): Agarkar, who is mainly known for his bowling, surprised several people with an unbeaten 109 against England in a Test match at Lord’s on July 29, 2002. This was his first and only test century. Despite its brave efforts, India lost the match by 170 runs.
3. Mohammad Azharuddin (1 century)
- 121 vs England, 1990 (Testing): Azaruddin scored 121 off just 111 balls against England at Lord’s on July 28, 1990. His innings characterized his wrist elegance and 22 borders. Despite its brilliant personal performance, India lost this high scoring Test match.
4. Rahul Dravid (1 century)
- 103 vs England, 2011 (Testing): Dravid performed his bat in July 2011 with an unbeaten 103 in the first Test against England at Lord’s. It was a classic Dravid’s innings, showcasing immense concentration and technology. Despite its monumental efforts, India suffered a huge defeat in the match.
5. Sourav Ganguly (1 century)
- 131 vs England, 1996 (Testing): Ganguly started a Dream Test on 22 June 1996, scoring 131 against England at Lord’s. His elegant left-arm strokeplay, especially on off-side, was an attraction. The century announced its arrival on the international stage, although the match ended in a draw.
6. Vinu Mankad (1 century)
- 184 vs England, 1952 (Testing): Mankad scored a brilliant 184 against England at Lord’s in the second test of the 1952 series. It remains the highest individual score by an Indian at Lord’s. His all -round performance in this match, including five wickets, earned the Monikar “Mankad Test” despite losing India.
7. Ajinkya Rahane (1 century)
- 103 vs England, 2014 (Testing): Lay scored a significant 103 runs against England at Lord’s in July 2014. His retaliation centenary occurred when India was in a difficult situation. In this innings, India’s famous 95 -run win was played in the site.
8. KL Rahul (1 century)
- 129 vs. England, 2021 (Testing): Rahul scored a brilliant 129 against England at Lord’s in August 2021. He was part of a strong opening partnership with his century, composer and class, marked by composer and class Rohit SharmaThis innings contributed significantly to India’s memorable 151 -run win.
9. Gundappa Vishwanath (1 century)
- 113 vs England, 1979 (Testing): Vishwanath scored 113 runs against England at Lord’s in the second Test of the 1979 series. It was part of a significant 210-ran partnership with elegant century Dilip Vengsarkar. His efforts helped India save the match from a difficult situation, resulting in a draw.
10. Ravi Shastri (1 century)
- 100 vs England, 1990 (Testing): Shastri scored 100 runs against England in the first Test at Lord’s on July 28, 1990. This innings was part of the strong Indian first innings of 454. Despite his century and 121 of Mohammad Azharuddin, India lost the match by 247 runs.
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