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India Win First Women's Test at Lord's With 270-Run Victory Over England

The commanding win, driven by Kranti Gaud’s five‑wicket haul with Yastika Bhatia’s century, has intensified calls for more women's red‑ball fixtures and honours‑board recognition.

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Cricket - Women's Test Match - England v India - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - July 13, 2026 India's Sneh Rana celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Amy Jones, caught out by Shafali Verma Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn
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Overview

  • India completed a 270‑run win over England to seal the one‑off Lord’s Test when Sneh Rana bowled Sophie Ecclestone on Monday, ending England 186 all out while chasing 457.
  • Kranti Gaud took 5 for 37 in England’s first innings and Yastika Bhatia scored 113 in India’s second, making both players the first women to have their names added to Lord’s honours boards.
  • India set the tone with 285 in the first innings and declared their second at 341/7 after Bhatia’s knock; England were 130/6 at stumps on day three before folding on day four.
  • The match was the final Test for England veterans Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, and drew high‑profile attention including ICC chair Jay Shah and Sachin Tendulkar in the stands.
  • Beyond the result, the victory spotlights India’s growing red‑ball strength, could pressure boards to schedule more women's Tests, and offers a positive contrast to recent struggles in India’s men's T20 program.