On This Day: Ishant Sharma’s 7 for 74 gives India Test win in Lord’s after 28 years

By India Today Sports Desk: On July 21, 2014, the Indian cricket team etched a historic victory in the annals of cricket history. After a long wait of 28 years, India clinched their first Test win at Lord’s since 1986. The architect of this monumental victory was none other than Ishant Sharma, whose exceptional bowling spell of 7 for 74 spurred India to a 95-run win.

The match was part of the India tour of England 2014, with the second Investec Test taking place at Lord’s, London, from July 17 to 21. The game was a nail-biter, with both teams displaying exceptional cricketing skills. However, it was India’s day on July 21 as they scripted a memorable victory, ending a drought of wins at the Mecca of Cricket, the Lord’s Stadium.

Ishant Sharma emerged as the key player in India’s Test win. His aggressive bowling with the old ball produced one of the most memorable spells in the history of Indian fast bowling. He dismantled the English batting line-up, which was chasing a steep target of 319. His best test figures of 7/74 were instrumental in bowling out England in the 2nd innings, leading to India’s famous victory at Lord’s.