On This Day in 2021: Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah Help Virat Kohli-Led Indian Cricket Team Clinch Famous Test Win Over England at Lord’s Cricket Ground (Watch Video)
The Virat Kohli-led side pulled off a magnificent performance, especially with the ball in hand as they bowled England out for just 120 runs in their pursuit of a 272-run target. KL Rahul was named Man of the Match for his 129 in the first innings. This was the second Test of a five-match series, which eventually finished 2-2.
India have had several famous Test wins over the years and this one is certainly one of the best! In 2021, The Indian cricket team under Virat Kohli produced a magnificent performance against England in a Test match at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, beating the hosts by 151 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. India had set a target of 272 runs in the fourth innings for England to chase down, but the hosts crumbled under pressure from the Indian bowlers. Mohammed Siraj took four wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah scalped three as India bowled England out for just 120 runs. Joe Root, the then-England captain, was his side's highest scorer with 33 runs. Mohammed Siraj Shares ‘Is It Still Her Fault’ Story on Instagram Amid Outrage Over Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Watch India's Epic Test Win over England at Lord's On This Day in 2021:
A Historic Win 👏#OnThisDay in 2021 India registered a famous win at Lord's, on the back of a match winning spell from Mohammed SIraj 👊#LoveLords pic.twitter.com/TMsfs5Y75x
— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) August 16, 2024
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