Top 5 highest successful run-chases at the Lord's in test cricket

Only four times 250+ has been successfully chased at the Lord’s in test cricket.

Lord’s Cricket Stadium in London, which is regarded as the Home of Cricket, is one of the oldest and most popular cricket grounds in the world.

Lord’s is often considered a challenging venue to score runs. However, many batters have scored centuries at the stadium over the years and scripted their names on the Honours Board. Similarly, many bowlers have hunted five-wicket hauls at the venue to inscribe their names on the Honours Board.

Lord’s is often considered a tricky venue to chase totals in tests. If we look at successful chases at the stadium in tests, a 250-plus total has been chased only on four occasions. Moreover, 300-plus total was successfully chased at the venue only once.

Out of the top five successful chases in tests, three were registered by the hosts, England. On that note, below are the top five highest successful chases at the Lord’s.

Top 5 highest successful run-chases at the Lord’s in test cricket

5. England – 218/3 vs New Zealand, 1965

During a test match against New Zealand in 1965, England chased down a 216-run target at the Lord’s. The Kiwis got bundled out for 175 runs in the first innings. Later, a ton by Colin Cowdrey took England to 307/10.

In the second innings, New Zealand made a comeback in batting and piled up 347/10, setting a 216-run target for the hosts. Later, Geoff Boycott (76) and Ted Dexter (80*) hammered fifties to power England to victory by seven wickets like a walk in the park.

4. England – 279/5 vs New Zealand, 2022

During a three-match test series against New Zealand in 2022, England faced the Black Caps in opening test at the Lord’s. James Anderson and Matthew Potts clinched four-wicket hauls each to bundle out New Zealand for 132 in the first innings.

Later, England faced a batting collapse and were bowled out for 141 runs. In the second innings, Daryl Mitchell, with his 108, powered the Kiwis to 285/10 with his century. Against a 277-run target, Joe Root (115*) slammed an unbeaten century to drive England to an amazing victory by five wickets.

3. South Africa – 282/5 vs Australia, 2025

South Africa scripted history by chasing down a 282-run target against Australia at the Lord’s in the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025. After being asked to bat first, Australia were bowled out for 212 in the first innings, thanks to a fabulous five-wicket haul by Kagiso Rabada.

Later, South Africa succumbed against Australia’s pace attack, getting bowled out for just 138 runs. In the second innings, Australia were all out for 207 runs, setting a 282-run target for South Africa.

Opener Aiden Markram (136) set the platform for the Proteas’ victory with his magnificent century. South Africa won the encounter by five wickets to win their first ICC WTC title.

2. England – 282/3 vs New Zealand, 2004

In 2004, England faced New Zealand in opening game of the three-match series at the Lord’s. In the first innings, Stephen Fleming-led New Zealand posted 386/10. Andrew Strauss then hammered a century to propel England to 441/10.

In the second innings, the Kiwis piled up 336/10 with a century by Mark Richardson and 96 runs by Brendon McCullum. However, Nasser Hussain (103*) slammed an unbeaten century to drive England to victory by seven wickets during the 282-run chase.

1. West Indies – 344/1 vs England, 1984

West Indies own the record for the highest-ever successful chase at the Lord’s, which came in 1984. In the first innings, Graeme Fowler slammed a century to take England’s scoreboard to 286/10. West Indies were then bowled out for 245 runs, with a stunning eight-wicket haul by Sir Ian Botham.

In the second innings, England declared their innings at 300/9, setting a mammoth 342-run target for the visitors. However, opener Gordon Greenidge (214*) smacked an unbeaten double ton to power West Indies to an impeccable victory by nine wickets.

Larry Gomes also added unbeaten 92 runs as West Indies scripted the record for the highest-ever chase at the Lord’s in test cricket.

(All stats updated till 13th July, 2025)

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