England vs India: India’s Lord’s Fightback, 2021
On the final morning at Lord’s, England were favourites to win or at least draw. By the end of the day India had bowled them out and won by 151 runs.
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Match facts
| Competition | Second Test, India tour of England |
|---|---|
| Date | 12 to 16 August 2021 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Result | India won by 151 runs |
The story of the match
KL Rahul made 129 for India and Joe Root 180 not out for England in a closely fought first two innings. India’s second innings wobbled, and when the eighth wicket fell a draw or an England win looked most likely.
Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah then added an unbeaten 89 for the ninth wicket, after an angry exchange between Bumrah and James Anderson. India declared, set England 272, and bowled them out for 120 in the final session. Mohammed Siraj took four wickets in the innings and eight in the match.
Key moments to watch for
- Rahul’s 129 and Root’s 180 not out
- The Bumrah and Anderson flashpoint
- Shami and Bumrah’s unbeaten 89
- Siraj and Bumrah run through England
Why it’s one of the greatest cricket matches ever
It is one of India’s finest Test wins in England, built on fight from the tail and fierce fast bowling. The final day showed how quickly a Test match can turn.
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