London, July 13 -- As India gears up for a potential big chase at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, the historical odds offer both caution and motivation. Often hailed as "The Home of Cricket," Lord's has seen only a handful of successful fourth-innings chases, with India having achieved it just once, chasing 134 in 1986.

That famous Indian win saw the team post 136/5 in the final innings against England. Kapil Dev, India's legendary all-rounder, was the star of the match, claiming five wickets in the game and what remains India's only successful chase at Lord's.

The highest successful chase at the venue came in 1984, when West Indies gunned down 342 against England, a record that still stands tall. It was a historic knock by Gordon Gre...