India maintained their unbeaten record in women’s Tests on English soil with their latest success at the iconic Lord’s ground. Since their first tour of England in 1986, India have played 10 Tests in the country, securing three victories and seven draws. The Lord’s triumph became the newest milestone in a dominant run that has continued for four decades.
Overall, India and England have faced each other 16 times in women’s Test cricket. With this victory, India moved ahead in the head-to-head record with four wins, while England have won only one match and 11 encounters have ended in draws.
England’s only victory against India came by a narrow two-run margin in Jamshedpur in 1995. India have now won each of the last two completed Tests between the two teams, underlining their growing dominance in the longest format of the game.
The latest victory was built on a complete all-round performance by India. After scoring 285 runs in the first innings, India’s bowlers dismissed England for 170, securing a commanding lead and putting the hosts under immediate pressure.
Yastika Bhatia created history by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s. Her outstanding innings of 113 runs played a crucial role as India declared their second innings at 341 for seven, setting England a challenging target of 457 runs.
Smriti Mandhana also made a significant contribution, scoring 70 runs after her first-innings score of 83. Richa Ghosh provided further momentum with an unbeaten half-century, helping India accelerate towards the declaration.
England’s chase never gained momentum as India’s bowling attack exploited the conditions with precision. Kranti Gaud, who had claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings, added two more wickets in the second innings to finish with seven wickets in the match. Sneh Rana and Sayali Satghare maintained consistent pressure and prevented England from building any strong partnership.
The victory followed India’s dominant 347-run win over England in Navi Mumbai in 2023 and further highlighted the team’s increasing strength in women’s Test cricket.
At a venue rich in cricketing heritage, India achieved another historic milestone by extending their unbeaten streak in England, a remarkable record that has now continued across four decades. The Lord’s victory stands as another defining moment in India’s women’s cricket journey and reinforces their position as a formidable force in the longest format.
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