The 2021 Lord’s Test between India and England was a modern-day classic, packed with drama, brilliance, and resilience. Here are 8 moments from the IND vs ENG Test at Lords in 2021.
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KL Rahul etched his name on the Lord’s Honours Board with a sublime 129 off 250 balls in the first innings. His composed and technically sound knock was a masterclass in batting at the Home of Cricket, setting the tone for India’s strong total.
Rohit Sharma played a composed innings of 83 runs, showing immense patience and discipline. His partnership with Rahul at the top was crucial in blunting England’s new-ball attack and giving India early momentum.
Mohammed Siraj delivered a match-winning performance with two fiery 4-wicket hauls. His raw pace and aggression rattled England’s middle and lower order, finishing the match with 8 wickets, the highest by any bowler in that Test.
Tensions peaked when Jasprit Bumrah bowled a hostile 10-ball over to James Anderson, filled with bouncers and body blows. It was a psychological masterstroke that turned the intensity of the game in India’s favour.
Mohammed Shami (56*) and Jasprit Bumrah (34*) stunned England with an unbeaten 89-run partnership for the 9th wicket. Their counter-attack on Day 5 shifted the momentum dramatically, turning the match on its head.
Before India took the field in the fourth innings, skipper Virat Kohli’s passionate message to his team fired them up: “For the next 60 overs, they should feel like hell out there.” It became the defining war cry of the victory.
Ollie Robinson tried to resist India’s relentless attack but eventually succumbed to a sharp LBW from Bumrah.
India sealed the dramatic Test victory with 8.1 overs left in the day’s play. The performance showcased incredible resilience, skill, and team spirit, and remains one of India’s most iconic overseas wins.
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