England vs India: Top 3 Tests of all-time

One of cricket's oldest and most prestigious rivalries is the India-England Test match. Some of the game's greatest memorable events have come from the fixture, including legendary individual feats and traditional five-day fights. Both teams have traded supremacy over the years under various circumstances and eras.

These games have always attracted international attention, whether it's India making history on English soil or England achieving historic victories in the subcontinent. Since 1932, more than 130 Test matches have been played; several are notable for their influence, drama, and setting.

Here are the Top 3 England vs India Tests of all time:

1. India v England, Chennai, 2008

This Test match was emotionally charged because it was played two weeks after the terrible Mumbai terror tragedy. Andrew Strauss scored a century as England amassed a solid 316 in the first innings. With 241 in response, India fell behind by 75 runs, giving England a strong lead to pursue victory.

With a remarkable run-chase in the fourth innings, India astonished everyone by chasing 387. With six wickets remaining, India won because of Sachin Tendulkar's undefeated 103, Sehwag's explosive 83, and contributions from Yuvraj and Gambhir. It was one of the most passionate victories ever and, at the time, India's biggest successful chase in Test cricket.

2. England v India, Mumbai, 2010

In the first innings of this Test, India amassed 327 runs and bowled England out for 413, demonstrating their dominance. However, a masterclass in spin caused the contest to drastically change. Together, Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann took 19 wickets in the match, with Panesar taking 11 on a rank-turner.

One of the best innings by a visitor batsman in India was Kevin Pietersen's counterattacking 186 on a spinning surface. In the fourth innings, England pursued 57 to tie the series at one. The victory ended India's home winning streak and demonstrated England's masterful skills against Indian spinners.

3. India v England, Lord’s, 2021

This was a contemporary masterpiece that was full of drama, intensity, and heated arguments. On Day 5, India appeared to be in trouble after having grabbed the lead in the first innings. England was favored to clear up the tail and chase a modest target with the score at 209/8.

However, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah's incredible ninth-wicket partnership completely changed the course of the contest. India said they will give themselves enough time after their undefeated 89-run partnership demoralized England. In one of Lord's most spectacular finishes, India, full of energy, knocked England out for 120 to win by 151 runs. As captain Virat Kohli asked his bowlers, the England batters felt like they were in hell for the 50-odd overs they played.

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