Highest Test totals at Lord’s (Top 3)

England are currently facing India in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. With the five-match series evenly poised at 1-1, England winning the opener at Headingley and India securing a historic victory at Edgbaston, Lord’s sets the stage for a pivotal encounter. As one of the most historic venues in world cricket, Lord’s has witnessed several remarkable performances over the years. Here, let us take a look at the top three highest Test totals recorded at the iconic ground.

3. England – 653/4 vs India, 1990

England’s highest total at Lord’s came in the opening Test of the 1990 series against India, where they piled up 653 for four declared. The captain and opener Graham Gooch played a historic knock of 333 from 485 balls, hitting 46 boundaries in a marathon innings. Allan Lamb added 139, and Robin Smith scored a century as well, finishing with 100 not out. The trio’s efforts helped England post a massive total.

2. South Africa – 682/6 vs England, 2003

In the second Test of South Africa’s 2003 tour of England, the visitors racked up an imposing total of 682 for six in their first innings. The captain Graeme Smith led from the front with a career-best 259 off 370 deliveries, smashing 34 fours and displaying remarkable concentration and power.

Gary Kirsten also contributed a fluent 108, while Boeta Dippenaar fell just short of a century with 92. Mark Boucher’s aggressive 68 ensured the Proteas reached one of the highest team totals ever seen at Lord’s.

1. Australia – 729/6 vs England, 1930

The highest-ever Test total at Lord’s came during the second Test of the 1930 Ashes series, when Australia posted a mammoth 729 for six declared. The innings was anchored by the legendary Donald Bradman, who scored a masterful 254 off 376 balls, including 25 boundaries. His knock is widely regarded as one of the finest ever played at the venue.

The captain Bill Woodfull provided solid support with 155, while Alan Kippax added 83 and Bill Ponsford chipped in with 81. The Australians completely dismantled the English bowling attack and etched their name into the Lord’s record books with this monumental total.

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