5 thrilling draws involving India affected by rain or bad light 

#1 England v India, Lord's 2007

A pensive Michael Vaughan after India's escape at Lord's

Another tour to England and another narrow escape at Lord's in the first Test proved to be the catalyst for yet another famous series win back in 2007. England batted first and scored 298, thanks to a composed 96 from Andrew Strauss and 79 from captain Michael Vaughan. In their response, India could not negotiate the swing and seam generated by Ryan Sidebottom (4/65) and James Anderson (5/42) and were bundled out for 201.

The game was firmly in England's favour and they drove home the advantage by scoring 282 in their second innings. Kevin Pietersen scored a superb 134 to pretty much kill any chances India might have entertained of a comeback.

Set to score 380 by England, a draw was the only option for India and they ended the 4th day at 137/3. Needless to say, things didn't look promising for India and having been reduced to 145-5 on the last day, things were looking pretty desperate.

However, a combination of rain and a combative match-saving innings from MS Dhoni (76 not out off 259 deliveries) kept India afloat. Eventually, play was called off with India placed at 282/9 with Dhoni and last man S Sreesanth trying desperately to hang in there.

It was a thrilling watch no doubt but India escaped with a draw in a game that they were almost certain to lose.