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On July 21, 2014, Ishant Sharma produced one of the greatest spells by an Indian fast bowler overseas, returning remarkable figures of 7/74 to help India register a memorable 95-run victory over England in the second Test at Lord’s. The victory ended India’s 28-year wait for a Test win at the iconic venue, their previous success having come in 1986, and also marked their first Test win in England since 2011.
Chasing 319 for victory on the final day, England looked capable of mounting a fight before Ishant turned the match on its head with a hostile spell of short-pitched bowling. Backed by captain MS Dhoni’s aggressive field placements, the tall pacer repeatedly troubled the English batters with steep bounce and relentless accuracy.
Ishant struck first by clean-bowling Ian Bell for just one, setting the tone for what would become a devastating spell. He then removed England captain Alastair Cook, followed by Moeen Ali, Matt Prior, and Ben Stokes, reducing the hosts to a position of no return. To complete a memorable performance, he also dismissed Joe Root and Stuart Broad, finishing with career-best figures of 7/74 and earning his place on the prestigious Lord’s Honours Board.
Earlier in the match, India posted 295 in their first innings after being asked to bat. Ajinkya Rahane led the way with a superb 103, while England’s bowling attack was spearheaded by James Anderson, who claimed 4/60. Stuart Broad picked up 2/79, while Ben Stokes chipped in with 2/40.
England responded strongly with 319 in their first innings to take a slender 24-run lead. Gary Ballance scored a magnificent 110, while Liam Plunkett remained unbeaten on 55. For India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered an outstanding spell, finishing with 6/82, while Ravindra Jadeja supported him well with 2/46.
India fought back brilliantly in the second innings, posting 342 to set England a challenging target. Murali Vijay narrowly missed out on a century with 95, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed a valuable 68. Bhuvneshwar once again played a crucial lower-order knock, scoring 52 to stretch India’s advantage. England’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Ben Stokes taking 3/51, Liam Plunkett finishing with 3/65, and Moeen Ali claiming 2/28.
Despite Joe Root’s fighting 66 in the chase, England failed to withstand Ishant’s fiery spell and were bowled out for 223, handing India a famous victory by 95 runs.
The triumph remains one of India’s finest overseas Test victories. While Rahane’s century and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s all-round brilliance laid the foundation, it was Ishant Sharma’s unforgettable seven-wicket haul that defined the match and cemented his place in Indian cricket history. His spell at Lord’s continues to be remembered as one of the greatest performances by an Indian fast bowler on foreign soil.
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