India vs England 2014, 2nd Test at Lord's: England will record their second highest successful run-chase in Tests if they chase 319

If England chase down 319 against India, it would be their second highest in Test cricket.

Alastair Cook has to play a big role in the run-chase © Getty Images (File photo)

Jul 20, 2014

England are facing a target of 319 against India at Lord’s in the second Test. If they go on to achieve it, it would be their second highest run-chase in Test cricket. Their highest run-chase is 332 for seven, which came against Australia at Melbourne, way back in 1928. The second highest chase came at Headingley in 2001, when Mark Butcher took them to a remarkable win over Australia, when they chased 315.

However, one score that would interest England would be their chase of 282 against New Zealand at Lord’s in 2004. On that occasion, Nasser Hussain scored a ton in his last Test for England to take them to a memorable win and sign off on a high.

England’s highest scores in successful run-chases in Test cricket:

Score	Opposition	Venue	Year
332/7	Australia	Melbourne	1928
315/4	Australia	Headingley	2001
207/6	New Zealand	Christchurch	1997
298/4	Australia	Melbourne	1895
294/6	New Zealand	Manchester	2008
284/6	New Zealand	Nottingham	2004
282/9	Australia	Melbourne	1908
282/3	New Zealand	Lord’s	2004