Top 5 bowling performances at Lord’s in Tests

Here are the Top 5 Bowling Performances in Test Cricket at Lord’s, showcasing outstanding feats by bowlers across eras:

🏏 1. Pat Cummins – 6 for 28 vs South Africa (2025 World Test Championship Final)

• Figures: 6/28 in the first innings – the best-ever by a Test captain at Lord’s
• A landmark spell that helped Australia dominate and propelled Cummins past 300 Test wickets.

🥇 2. Sir Ian Botham – 8 for 34 vs Pakistan (1978)

• Figures: 8/34 in the second innings – best-ever in a single Test innings at Lord’s
• His ruthless bowling led England to an innings victory and cemented his status as a Lord’s legend.

🥈 3. Bob Massie – 8 for 84 & 8 for 53 vs England (1972)

• Match Figures: 16/137 – best-ever for a Test match at Lord’s
• In his sensational debut, Massie swung the ball prodigiously and dismantled England’s batting twice.

🥉 4. Glenn McGrath – 8 for 38 vs England (1997)

• Figures: 8/38 in the first innings – a devastating start that collapsed England to 77
• The Aussie pace maestro showcased clinical accuracy and discipline on Lord’s green top.

5. Derek Underwood – 5 for 20 & 8 for 51 vs Pakistan (1974)

• Match Figures: 13/71 across both innings – a masterclass in spin dominance
• Underwood’s control choked Pakistan and forced England into a drawn game.

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