India Women created history by registering a commanding 270-run victory over England in the first-ever Women’s Test at Lord’s on Monday.
Off-spinner Sneh Rana starred with figures of 4/42, while Deepti Sharma claimed two wickets as England were bowled out for 186 while chasing a daunting target of 457. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side dominated throughout the four-day contest, extending their unbeaten record in Women’s Tests on English soil. Amy Jones (54) and Sophie Ecclestone (50) offered resistance for England, but India’s disciplined bowling attack ensured a memorable triumph.
The victory also marked India’s seventh win in their last 11 Women’s Tests, underlining their growing dominance in red-ball cricket and making the historic Lord’s encounter one to remember.