After a gritty draw. India will face England in the fifth Test at the Kennington Oval. The five-match series is still on the line, with India aiming for a draw.
A win here will help the Indian team to stop England from running away with the series. So the team needs to put everything on the line.
But India’s record at the Kennington Oval isn’t noteworthy. They have had some hiccups in Tests played at this venue.
This article will give an overview of India’s Test record at the Kennington Oval, London.
India’s Test Record at Kennington Oval, London
| Matches Played | 15 |
|---|---|
| Won | 2 |
| Lost | 6 |
| Drawn | 7 |
| Win% | 13.33 |
| Highest Innings Total | 664/10 vs ENG, 2007 |
| Lowest Innings Total | 94/10 vs ENG, 2014 |
It was back in 1936 when India first contested a Test at The Oval. Their first outing, though, ended in a loss.
India travelled to the ground three times between 1946 and 1959. Two of those Tests ended in draws, in 1946 and 1952, while the last one ended in a loss.
India then returned to the venue in 1971. And this time they fetched their first Test victory at The Oval.
The Men in Blue’s other Test win here came in 2021. They defeated the hosts by 157 runs.
In between, India recorded some highs and lows on this ground. They put up their highest total here in 2007. Thanks to a collective effort, India posted 664 on the board.
Seven years later, though, India collapsed to their lowest score at The Oval. The hosts wrapped them up for 94 in the second innings after being all out for 148 in the first essay.
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India’s Top Run-Scorers at Kennington Oval, London
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | 100/50 | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Dravid | 5 | 443 | 110.75 | 2/1 | 217 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 6 | 272 | 45.33 | 0/3 | 91 |
| Ravi Shastri | 3 | 253 | 84.33 | 1/1 | 187 |
| KL Rahul | 4 | 249 | 62.25 | 1/0 | 149 |
| Gundappa Viswanath | 6 | 241 | 48.20 | 0/3 | 75* |
Rahul Dravid has scored the most Test runs for India at The Oval. The former right-hand batter aggregated 443 runs in five innings at an impressive average of 110.75. Among active batters, KL Rahul has the most runs at this venue.
India’s Top Wicket-Takers at Kennington Oval, London
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Average | 5W/10W | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 6 | 15 | 30.53 | 0/0 | 4/79 |
| Kapil Dev | 6 | 10 | 47.00 | 0/0 | 3/83 |
| Bhagwath Chandrasekhar | 2 | 8 | 14.25 | 1/0 | 6/38 |
| Ishant Sharma | 4 | 8 | 33.50 | 0/0 | 4/96 |
| S Sreesanth | 3 | 8 | 32.00 | 0/0 | 3/53 |
Ravindra Jadeja has found great success at The Oval. His left-arm spin has brought him 15 wickets in six innings. Kapil Dev leads the pack among the pacers with 10 scalps.
Oval Cricket Ground India’s Last 10 Matches Records
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (469 & 270/8d) | India (296 & 234) | Lost by 209 runs | 2023 |
| England (290 & 210) | India (191 & 466) | Won by 157 runs | 2021 |
| England (332 & 423/8d) | India (292 & 345) | Lost by 118 runs | 2018 |
| England (486) | India (148 & 94) | Lost by an innings and 244 runs | 2014 |
| England (591/6d) | India (300 & 283) | Lost by an innings and 8 runs | 2011 |
| England (345 & 369/6) | India (664 & 180/6d) | Match Drawn | 2007 |
| England (515 & 114) | India (508) | Match Drawn | 2002 |
| England (340 & 477/4d) | India (606/9d) | Match Drawn | 1990 |
| England (594 & 191/3d) | India (410 & 111/3) | Match Drawn | 1982 |
| England (305 & 334/8d) | India (202 & 429/8) | Match Drawn | 1979 |
India have won only one of the last 10 Tests played at The Oval since 1979. The first five matches ended in draws.
India’s winless streak extended to eight as they lost the next three Tests. Their shambolic performance in the 2014 encounter resulted in an innings and 244-run loss, their largest defeat at The Oval.
India put a stop to the winless streak in 2021 with a thumping victory over the hosts. In 2023, India suffered a heart-break as they lost the WTC final to Australia.
