ENG v IND: 5 Most thrilling encounters to have ever been played between India and England

5. India in Ireland, England and Scotland, 2nd Test (Trent Bridge, 2007)

A match that marked India’s first Test victory on a turf as celebrated as Trent Bridge, Nottingham is bound to be counted as one of the most thrilling games to have ever taken place between the two nations. The collective brilliance of the Indian batting order coupled with the bowling prowess displayed by the pair of Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan was crucial in India’s victory in the game by 7 wickets.

That the Indian first innings saw five 50+ knocks from their major batsmen, including a 91-run innings from Sachin Tendulkar and only two batsmen from the English camp were able to cross the 50-run mark in both their innings combined, is summary enough of how the game progressed. Michael Vaughan was the silver lining of the England batting line-up as he brought up 124 runs from his bat. Feisty pacer, Khan was adjudged the Man of the Match for his aggressive brand of cricket that earned him 9 wickets and helped India clinch the game.