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Often referred to as the “Mecca of Cricket,” Lord’s holds special significance for any cricketer. Scoring a century at this iconic venue is seen as a major milestone.

As India prepares to take on England in the third Test of the ongoing series at Lord’s, let’s take a look at the Indian batters who have left their mark at this historic ground.

No Place for Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar

Despite being legends of the game, neither Sachin Tendulkar nor Virat Kohli feature in the top five Indian run-getters at Lord’s.

Sachin, who holds the world record for most Test runs and centuries, played 5 matches at Lord’s but could only manage 195 runs without a single hundred.

Virat Kohli, in 3 appearances, has scored just 127 runs, with no half-century or century to his name — a surprising stat considering his stature.

Dilip Vengsarkar – 508 runs (3 centuries, 1 half-century)

Rahul Dravid – 354 runs (1 century, 2 half-centuries)

Sunil Gavaskar – 340 runs (2 half-centuries)

Vinoo Mankad – 333 runs (1 century, 3 half-centuries)

Gundappa Viswanath – 272 runs (1 century)

These names may not be the flashiest in today’s cricketing discussions, but they were all stalwarts in their own right and rose to the occasion at Lord’s.

India’s Overall Test Record at Lord’s

India has played 19 Tests at Lord’s, managing to win just 3 matches. They’ve lost 12 times, while 4 matches have ended in draws. However, there’s a silver lining — India has won 2 of the last 3 Tests played at the venue, giving the team hope ahead of this crucial encounter under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.

India and England head into the third Test at Lord’s with the series level at 1-1, making this clash a potential decider.

While India hopes for a stronger batting display, England will look to capitalize on home conditions. With Jasprit Bumrah likely to return and Lord’s hosting another high-stakes battle, expect a thrilling contest at the historic venue starting July 10.