India, 14 July , 2026 : India’s women’s cricket team scripted history by registering a memorable victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match played at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The Indian side produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat the hosts by 270 runs in a landmark encounter.
The historic win marked a major milestone for Indian women’s cricket as the team showcased remarkable resilience with both bat and ball at one of the world’s most iconic cricket venues.
India set England a challenging target of 457 runs after posting strong performances across both innings. England struggled to handle the pressure of the massive chase and were eventually bowled out for 186 runs, handing India a comprehensive victory.
Gaud Shines With Record-Breaking Bowling Performance
Young Indian pacer Kranti Gaud emerged as one of the biggest stars of the match after delivering a sensational spell in the second innings.
Gaud claimed five wickets for 37 runs, becoming the first Indian woman cricketer to have her name added to the Lord’s Test honours board. Her disciplined bowling dismantled England’s batting order and played a crucial role in India’s historic triumph.
Spinner Sneh Rana also contributed significantly with four wickets, putting England under constant pressure during the final stages of the match.
Indian Batters Lay Strong Foundation
Earlier in the match, India’s batters provided the team with a solid platform. Smriti Mandhana scored a fluent 83 runs, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 58 runs to strengthen India’s first innings total. Deepti Sharma also played an important role with a valuable half-century.
In the second innings, Yastika Bhatia produced a brilliant century, scoring 113 runs to help India extend their lead and put England under immense pressure.
A Landmark Moment for Women’s Cricket
The victory at Lord’s represents a significant achievement for Indian women’s cricket and highlights the rapid growth and competitiveness of the women’s game globally.
The historic Test also underlined the increasing importance of women’s cricket, with more opportunities, bigger venues and greater international recognition becoming part of the sport’s evolution.