India Women Create History at Lord’s with Dominant 270‑Run Victory
India Women scripted a golden chapter in cricketing history by defeating England by a massive 270 runs in the first‑ever Women’s Test at Lord’s.
The landmark triumph showcased India’s all‑round brilliance and marked a defining moment for women’s cricket at the Home of Cricket.
Smriti Mandhana (83), Harmanpreet Kaur (58), and Deepti Sharma (57) powered India to 285 in the first innings.
Debutant pacer Kranti Gaud stunned England with a fiery spell of 5 for 37, supported by Sayali Satghare and Sneh Rana, as England folded for 170.
In the second innings, Yastika Bhatia’s sublime 113 and Richa Ghosh’s unbeaten 50 lifted India to 341 for 7 declared, setting England a daunting target of 457.
England’s chase faltered early, reduced to 34 for 4, before Sneh Rana (4 for 42) and Deepti Sharma sealed the emphatic win.
This victory not only underlined India’s depth and dominance in the longest format but also etched their name in history as the first team to triumph in a Women’s Test at Lord’s.
