Top 3 Iconic Ashes Test Match Played at Lord’s Cricket Stadium
One of the fiercest, as well as most intense rivalries in International Test history, is The Ashes because of its rich history. The Ashes have provided the cricketing world with a number of memorable matches and moments over the years. The Ashes series is the oldest and most recognizable in the entire game. Furthermore, it would be accurate to state that the rivalry between Australia and England is the most heated one in the sport.
Australia and England’s cricket matches against one another have produced some absolute classics since the first Ashes Test, which took place back in 1882. A total of 356 Tests have been played between the longtime rivals to date. Australia has won 150 Test matches, whereas England has won 110 games, giving Australia a substantial advantage thus far. Australia has won 34 series, whereas England has won 32.
Reliving the Historic Ashes Battles at Lord’s
3. 1st Test in 2005
This will certainly go down as one of the most exciting Test series in the history of the game. The opening day of the Test series certainly will remain in the minds of the Ashes fans due to Ricky Ponting’s bleeding from his cheek, thanks to a ripper from Steve Harmison. The Test finally degenerated into a one-sided contest, but it was legendary for many reasons, including Pietersen’s debut as a fearless, maverick batter on the big stage and McGrath’s 500th Test wicket. Most importantly, however, it marked the beginning of the Ashes series, which continues to be a hot topic of conversation.
2. 2nd Test in 1985
Another Lord’s Test which will definitely go down in history as one of the best Test innings by an Australian batter. The match would be remembered for a splendid 196 runs by the Australian skipper, Alan Border. But Border was unmovable; he took all the pressure and held on to reach 41 undefeated, with wicketkeeper Wayne Phillips contributing with a vital 32-ball 29. Australia managed to win a historic Test at Lord’s by 4 wickets, despite losing one more wicket.
1. 2nd Test in 2019
Arguably, the best Test match which was played in the history of the Ashes Test series was played at the iconic ground of Lord’s. It will be surely remembered as the first giant step that Marnus Labuschagne took into the Test arena, where he came as a concussion Substitute for Steven Smith.
Australia was in perilous situations in the final session after Ben Stokes’ magnificent century, but Travis Head persevered to salvage the Test, which was crucial to Australia ultimately winning the Ashes. This was a perfect example of a contemporary classic at Lord’s. It was also appropriate for an Ashes Test, and only time will tell what the 2023 edition will have in store.
