Can Bumrah or Archer Break These 10 Historic Bowling Records in the Lord’s Test?

CRICKET | July 11,2025

Best Bowling in a Single Innings

The record for bowling figures of 8/43 was set by Bob Willis in 1981 and has remained unbroken for decades.

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Most Wickets in a Lord’s Test Match

Ian Botham’s 11 wickets in one match are legendary. Either of them is going to have to produce something memorable to even come close.

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Quickest Five-Wicket Haul

Stuart Broad took five wickets in five overs. Could Bumrah or Archer replicate such a swift impact?

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Most Wickets by an Overseas Bowler

Waqar Younis had a wonderful spell at Lord’s in 1996. Bumrah might make history with a magnificent spell of his own.

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Best Figures by an Indian at Lord’s

Ishant Sharma owned 7/74 in 2014. Bumrah is, however, capable of eclipsing that Indian mark.

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Most Wickets in a Lord’s Series

Fred Trueman picked up 19 wickets in a single series — dominance. Will Archer or Bumrah be able to reproduce a magical spell?

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Youngest to Take a Five-for

Pat Cummins managed it as a teenager. That boat may have sailed for these two, but age is nothing when form takes over.

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Most Five-Wicket Hauls at Lord’s

James Anderson has 7 five-fors on this ground. Bumrah and Archer will require time and consistency to even be considered.

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First Indian/English pacer to take all 10 wickets in an innings at Lord's

Only 2 bowlers have taken all 10 wickets at Lord's for India, Anil Kumble, and for England, Jim Laker.

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Most Wickets in a Test Match for India at Lord's

In the Lord's for India, Siraj is the only player who has taken 8 wickets in both innings. Can Bumrah break Siraj's record?

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