Lord's Cricket Ground — Test Match Records
The key Test match records at Lord's Cricket Ground — highest scores, best bowling figures, and notable individual and team performances at the Home of Cricket.
Lord's Cricket Ground has been hosting Test matches since 1884, giving it over 140 years of records and milestones. Because of its status as the Home of Cricket and the prestige of playing there, Lord's records carry particular weight in the cricketing world. An addition to the Lord's honours boards — a century or a five-wicket haul in a Test — is among the sport's most coveted individual achievements.
Notable Batting Records at Lord's
| Record | Player | Score/Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Highest individual score at Lord's | Len Hutton (England) | 196 vs West Indies, 1939 |
| Most Test centuries at Lord's | Graeme Smith (South Africa) | 3 centuries |
| Fastest century at Lord's | Various — multiple sub-100 ball centuries in modern era | |
| Highest team total at Lord's | England | 729/6d vs India, 1990 |
Notable Bowling Records at Lord's
| Record | Player | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Best bowling figures at Lord's | Various historical | 10+ wickets across Tests |
| Most wickets at Lord's (career) | Ian Botham (England) | 128 Test wickets at the venue overall |
| Best single innings at Lord's (modern) | Various — multiple 7+ wicket hauls recorded |
The Honour Boards
Lord's Honour Boards in the home and away dressing rooms list every player who has scored a century or taken a five-wicket haul in a Test at the ground. This tradition — dating back decades — gives every Lord's Test achievement a permanence unlike any other in cricket. Players frequently cite being on the Lord's Honour Boards as one of their proudest career milestones.
2019 World Cup Final
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Final at Lord's between England and New Zealand is already considered one of the greatest matches in cricket history. Tied after both 50 overs (both teams scoring 241) and after a Super Over (both scoring 15), England were awarded the title on the boundary count rule — having hit more boundaries across the match. The match produced multiple world records and established Lord's as the venue for one of cricket's most dramatic conclusions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest individual score at Lord's in Tests?
The highest individual Test score at Lord's is 196 by England's Len Hutton against the West Indies in 1939. Several players have come close to the record in subsequent decades.
What makes the Lord's Honour Boards special?
The Lord's Honour Boards permanently record every player who scores a century or takes a five-wicket haul in a Test match at the ground. It is one of cricket's most enduring traditions, and joining the boards is a milestone players value above many other career achievements.