Top 5 best bowling figures by Indian bowlers at Old Trafford, Manchester in test cricket

Four Indian bowlers have registered five-wicket hauls in test cricket at Old Trafford, Manchester.

The test rivalry between the Indian Cricket Team and the England Cricket Team dates back to 1932, when both sides clashed in their first test match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Over the years, India have faced England in 70 tests in England.

Out of these, England won 38 games while India won 10 encounters. 22 tests ended in a draw. Notably, the swinging conditions and seam-friendly pitches in England often become a challenge for the Indian bowlers. However, some Indian bowlers have excelled in England in test cricket as well.

Old Trafford in Manchester is a popular cricket stadium in England. Notably, India have never defeated England in test cricket at the venue. Out of nine tests at the venue, England won four games and five matches ended in a draw.

Although India have not captured any success in test cricket at Old Trafford, Manchester, some Indian bowlers have shown spectacular bowling performances at the ground. Four Indian bowlers have captured five-wicket hauls in Manchester in tests.

On that note, let’s take a look at top five best bowling figures by Indian bowlers at Old Trafford, Manchester in test cricket.

Top 5 best bowling figures by Indian bowlers at Old Trafford, Manchester in test cricket

5. Syed Abid Ali- 4/64

Former Indian pacer Syed Abid Ali picked a four-wicket haul against England at Old Trafford during a test match in 1971. During second match of the three-match series, England piled up 386/10 in the first innings with a century by Ray Illingworth.

Abid Ali clinched 4/64 in the first innings. Later, India were bowled out for 212 runs. Declaring at 245/3 in the second innings, England set a target of 420 runs for India. The match ended in a draw with India reaching 65/3 on day four. The final day was washed out due to rain.

4. Surendra Nath – 5/115

Former medium pacer Surendra Nath hunted a five-wicket haul at Old Trafford, Manchester. India and England clashed at the stadium in fourth test of the five-match series in 1959. With centuries by Mike Smith and Geoff Pullar, England posted 490/10 in the first innings.

Surendra Nath clinched 5/115 during his spell. However, his bowling spell went in vain as India lost the match. India were bowled out for 208 runs in the first innings.

With 265/8d in the second innings, England set a gigantic target of 548 for India. Despite centuries by Abbas Ali Baig and Polly Umrigar in the second innings, India were bundled for 376 and lost the clash by 171 runs.

3. Vinoo Mankad – 5/101

Former Indian all-rounder Vinoo Mankad also registered a five-wicket haul against England in Manchester. During a test match in 1946, England were bowled out for 294 runs in the first innings. Vinoo Mankad clinched five wickets for 101 runs in the first innings.

India were then bowled out for 170 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, Mankad picked two wickets as England declared their innings at 153/5. India had a target of 278 runs; however, they finished with 152/9, and the match ended in a draw.

2. Lala Amarnath – 5/96

During the Manchester test between England and India in 1946, Lala Amarnath also picked a five-wicket haul against England. He scalped five wickets for 96 runs during his spell in the first innings. Amarnath and Mankad clinched five wickets each to bundle out England for 294 in the first innings. In the second innings, Amarnath captured three wickets while Mankad got two wickets.

1. Dilip Doshi – 6/102

Former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi holds the record for best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in test cricket at Old Trafford, Manchester. During second test of the three-match series in 1982, England piled up425/10 in the first innings with a century by Ian Botham.

Dilip Doshi clinched six wickets for 102 runs in the first innings. Later, India posted 379/8 in the first innings with a century by Sandeep Patil. The encounter ended in a draw with day five getting washed out due to rain.

(All stats updated till 18th July, 2025)

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