India’s unforgettable 95-run win at Lord’s in 2014 remains one of their greatest Test victories overseas. With Ajinkya Rahane’s gritty century, Ishant Sharma’s hostile short-ball barrage, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s all-round brilliance, MS Dhoni’s side created history in the heart of English cricket.
Coming off a draw in Nottingham, India faced early pressure at Lord’s after being asked to bat first. Reduced to 145 for 7, they found a savior in Rahane, who produced a majestic 103 to lift the team to 295.
Rahane’s Grit, Bhuvneshwar’s Swing Set the Stage
Rahane’s eighth-wicket stand with Bhuvneshwar Kumar added 90 crucial runs and injected belief into India’s camp. Then Bhuvneshwar turned wrecker with the ball, scalping Cook, Robson, and Bell, finishing with 6 for 82 as England managed a slender 24-run lead.
India’s second innings was anchored by Murali Vijay (95) and boosted by Jadeja (68 off 57) and Bhuvneshwar again (52), taking India to a commanding 342 and setting England a target of 319.
Ishant’s Short-Ball Spell Seals Historic Win
With England 105/4 at stumps on Day 4, things were still balanced. But Day 5 belonged to Ishant Sharma. In a fiery post-lunch spell, Ishant, on Dhoni’s instruction, unleashed relentless short-pitched bowling. It rattled the English lineup:
- Moeen Ali was dismissed off the last ball before lunch.
- Root, Stokes, and Prior fell to reckless pull shots.
- Ishant ended with career-best 7/74.
- A direct hit from Jadeja ran out Anderson to seal the match.
A Test to Remember
This was India’s first win at Lord’s since 1986 and came in dramatic fashion. While Rahane set it up, Ishant’s hostile pace on a Day 5 surface stole the show.
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