#IndiaInEngland: 5 best Test matches between India and England
England and India have a rich and varied cricketing history, with India's first overseas Test series played at the Lord's Cricket Ground. Cricket was brought to India by the Englishmen and rapidly gained popularity in the Indian subcontinent. As the two cricketing giants start their 5-match Test series from August 1, here we look at 5 historical Test encounters between them.
India tour of England: 2nd Test, Nottingham
India started off well as they bundled up the Englishmen for 198 runs with Zaheer Khan picking 4 wickets. India's batsmen put in a power-packed performance in their 1st innings with DK, Tendulkar, Ganguly, Jaffer and Laxman each scoring 50+ runs. England fought back courtesy of a 124-run knock by Vaughan, but India eased up a mere 73 runs required for the win.
England's tour of India: 1st Test, Chennai
This Test was scheduled right after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. England led the match for 3 1/2 days before India snatched up a dramatic win owing to a Sachin Tendulkar master-class. India managed to chase down 387 runs in their 2nd innings, a Herculean task, that too in Chennai where their previous successful chase was 155. Tendulkar dedicated his innings to the terror victims.
India's tour of England: 2nd Test, Nottingham
England opened the batting as they faced India, the number 1 Test nation. India dominated the proceedings on first two days as they bowled England for 221 runs and then put up a score of 288. The last two days saw a complete overturn as England managed 544 and stopped India in the tracks at 158. Broad picked 8 wickets in the match.
England's tour of India: 1st Test, Mumbai
This match turned out to be a dramatic affair with two strong teams facing each other. India's 1st innings saw a brilliant Pujara (135) helping the team to post a total of 327. England's 1st innings saw a phenomenal Cook (122) and Pietersen (186) leading the roost. With India bowled out for a mere 142 in their 2nd innings, England easily pocketed the match.
England's tour to India: 1st Test, Bombay
This 1981 Test match between England and India saw the hosts put up a spectacular performance, especially the bowlers, to grab the victory. The entire match was dramatic, but a low-scoring affair. India amassed 179 and 227 but bundled England for 166 and 102 runs in both innings respectively. Kapil Dev was voted Man of the Match for his 6 wickets.
