LORDS, ENGLAND : The Indian women’s cricket team achieved a monumental milestone at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Harmanpreet Kaur’s brilliant squad completely dominated the hosts to secure an unforgettable victory. India defeated England by 270 runs in the first-ever women’s Test match held at this historic 142-year-old venue.
🚨 ICONIC MOMENT FOR INDIAN WOMEN’S TEAM 🚨
The moment Sneh Rana took the last wicket, the Indian Women’s Team became the first women’s team in 91 years to win an inaugural Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground 🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/OJHsCiGWAq
— Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) July 13, 2026
Cricket fans around the globe witnessed a truly flawless performance over four days of intense red-ball action. The visitors outclassed England in every single department of the game. Furthermore, this spectacular triumph preserves India’s incredible 40-year unbeaten streak in Test matches on English soil.
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Historic Centuries and Honours Board Milestones
India laid the foundation for this memorable win during their stellar batting performances. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana showed remarkable composure, scoring a classy 83 in the first innings and a fluent 70 in the second. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma also contributed vital half-centuries to push the team forward.
However, the defining moment belonged to young wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia. Returning from a challenging injury layout, she played an exceptional knock of 113 runs off 158 deliveries. Consequently, Bhatia became the first woman in cricket history to score a Test century at Lord’s.
Additionally, the bowling unit created its own piece of history. Medium-pacer Kranti Gaud delivered a sensational spell, ripping through the English batting lineup. She claimed 5/37 in the first innings, making her the first woman ever to have her name etched onto the prestigious Lord’s Honours Board.
Spinners Wrap Up Clinical Final Day
India set an imposing, record-breaking target of 457 runs for the hosts. The English top-order collapsed quickly under relentless pressure from the Indian pace attack. Veterans Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight fell early in their final international appearances.
England started the final morning at 130/6, relying heavily on overnight batter Amy Jones. However, off-spinner Sneh Rana struck very early in the opening session. She dismissed Jones for a fighting 54 runs. Deepti Sharma then dismantled the lower order with clinical precision, finishing with 2/36.
Target Set by India: 457 Runs
England All Out: 186 Runs
Margin of Victory: 270 Runs
Sophie Ecclestone offered late resistance, celebrating her maiden Test half-century. Nevertheless, Rana ended the match beautifully by bowling Ecclestone through the gate for 50. Rana finished with brilliant figures of 4/42 as England folded for 186. This emphatic win seals India’s seventh victory in their last 11 red-ball matches.
Cricket Legends Celebrate the Masterclass
Tributes flooded social media as legends celebrated this historic achievement. Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, who gave a pre-match pep talk, cheered the team from the stands. Former captains and current stars universally praised the squad’s immense fighting spirit.
“What a special win! A performance to remember at the Home of Cricket,” noted former men’s captain Ajinkya Rahane.
Former captain Mithali Raj praised the complete team effort, highlighting Bhatia and Gaud’s entries on the Honours Board. Even former England skipper Michael Vaughan acknowledged India’s total dominance over the home side. This historic showcase elevates the global status of women’s red-ball cricket.