From A.G. Steel to Joe Root: Complete List of Test Centuries Scored at Lord’s

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Lord's Cricket Ground, nestled in St John's Wood, London, is universally revered as the "Home of Cricket." Since hosting its first Test match in 1884, when England faced Australia, Lord's has been the stage for some of cricket's most iconic performances. Scoring a century at this hallowed venue is a career-defining achievement, earning players a coveted place on the Lord's Honours Board.

As of July 12, 2025, 243 Test centuries have been scored at Lord's, with India's KL Rahul adding the latest- a 100 against England-following Joe Root's 104 against India in the same Test match.

KL Rahul- One Of India's Finest At Lord's

KL Rahul carved a special place in cricketing history once again on Saturday as he entered the Lord's Honours Board for the second time in his career. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter delivered a composed and classy innings, becoming the first Indian in 43 years to notch up multiple Test centuries at the iconic venue.

The 33-year-old reached his milestone in 176 deliveries, a knock that featured 13 elegant boundaries. Rahul's effort added to his impressive record in England, having already scored a century earlier in the series during the first Test at Leeds.

With this feat, Rahul joined elite company by becoming only the second Indian batter after Dilip Vengsarkar to register more than one Test hundred at Lord's. Vengsarkar had famously scored three centuries at the ground-103 in 1979, 157 in 1982, and an unbeaten 102 in 1986.

Rahul's earlier century at Lord's came during India's 2021 tour of England, where he scored a fluent 129 in the first innings, laying the foundation for a memorable Indian victory.

Rahul's latest hundred underlines his growing stature as a dependable performer in overseas conditions and further cements his legacy at one of the sport's most storied venues.

Joe Root- Test Cricket Master

On July 11, 2025, Joe Root cemented his status as the "Lord of Lord's" by scoring the 253rd Test century at the venue, a 104 against India in the third Test of the series. This marked Root's eighth Test century at Lord's, making him the player with the most centuries at the ground, surpassing the likes of Graham Gooch and Michael Vaughan, who each have six.

Root's prolific record at Lord's includes memorable knocks like his 200* against Sri Lanka in 2014, 180 against Australia in 2013, and twin centuries (143 and 103) against Sri Lanka in 2024. His latest century, his 37th in Test cricket, also saw him surpass 3,000 Test runs against India and 2,000 runs at Lord's, with a batting average of 54.64 at the venue.

The Lord's Honours Board: A Testament to Greatness

The Lord's Honours Board immortalises players who score a century, take five wickets in an innings, or ten wickets in a match. The first Test century at Lord's was scored by England's A. G. Steel, who made 148 against Australia in 1884, setting the stage for a tradition that has spanned over a century. The highest Test score at Lord's, however, is 335 by Sam Northeast in 2024, though this was in a county match against Middlesex, not an international Test. In Test cricket, Graham Gooch's 333 against India in 1990 remains the highest, the only triple century at the venue.

England dominates the Lord's century tally, with players like Root, Gooch, Vaughan, Andrew Strauss, and Kevin Pietersen (each with five centuries) leading the way.

Overseas players have also left their mark, with Australia's Don Bradman (254 in 1930) and South Africa's Graeme Smith (259 in 2003) delivering iconic performances. India, despite fewer opportunities, has seen ten players score centuries, with Dilip Vengsarkar holding the record for the most by an Indian with three (1979, 1982, 1986).

Full List Of Test Centuries at Lord's Cricket Ground

Memorable Moments at Lord's

Graham Gooch's 333 (1990): Gooch's monumental 333 against India, followed by 123 in the same match, remains a defining moment in Lord's history, showcasing his mastery at the venue.

Michael Vaughan's Twin Tons (2004): Vaughan's 103 and 101* against West Indies in 2004 made him one of the few to score centuries in both innings of a Lord's Test.

India's Breakthroughs: Vinoo Mankad's 184 in 1952 was the first by an Indian at Lord's, while Vengsarkar's three centuries and KL Rahul's 129 in 2021 highlight India's resilience.

Fourth-Innings Feats: Only four centuries have been scored in successful fourth-innings chases at Lord's, with Greenidge, Hussain, Root, and Markram achieving this rare feat.

Test Centuries at Lord's by Country

With 110 centuries, England's tally reflects their status as the host nation, playing the most Tests at Lord's (148 as of July 11, 2025). Joe Root's eight centuries are the highest by any individual.

Australia's Legacy: Australia's 50 centuries include iconic performances like Bradman's 254, showcasing their strong batting history in Ashes clashes.

South Africa's Milestone: Markram's 2025 century added to South Africa's 15, with Graeme Smith's 259 remaining a standout.

India's Select Group: Ten Indian players have scored centuries, with Vengsarkar's three being the most by a non-Englishman alongside Gooch, Vaughan, and Root.

*Article Carries Updates Till July 12, 2025