5 Losses, a Tie and two wins since 1983 World Cup Final
3 min readUpdated: Jul 18, 2026 02:09 PM IST After England levelled the 3-match ODI series against India 1-1 with a four-wicket win at Cardiff earlier this week, an intriguing series finale awaits at the ‘Home of Cricket’ on Sunday. Lord’s hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for India in ODI’s for nearly two decades, as they look to put an end to their 22-year wait for a win on Sunday. A win would mean more than just a series win for the Men in Blue, as it would re-establish their ground in the tough English conditions. ALSO READ | Rohit wished to continue playing but selectors wanted to drop him Lord’s has witnessed some of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history, from India’s first-ever World Cup win under the leadership of Kapil Dev in 1983, to that miraculous chase of 325 in the NatWest Series Final in 2002, culminating with skipper Sourav Ganguly’s sensational shirt-waving celebration on the famed balcony. Despite all these hallowed moments, India has not experienced a win at the …









