India Women defeated England Women by 270 runs on Day 4 of the first women’s Test at Lord’s, with Yastika Bhatia scoring 113 and Kranti Gaud taking seven wickets across the match.
India set England a target of 457 after declaring the second innings at 341 for seven. England were then dismissed for 186, completing India’s victory at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Bhatia’s maiden century sets up imposing chase
Yastika Bhatia anchored India’s second innings with 113, becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s. The left-handed batter received support from Smriti Mandhana, who made 70, before Richa Ghosh finished unbeaten on 50.
India declared at 341 for seven after establishing control of the match. Sophie Ecclestone took five wickets in the innings, while Lauren Bell claimed two.
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Gaud strikes with first ball of England’s chase
Kranti Gaud removed Tammy Beaumont with the first ball of England’s pursuit and finished the second innings with two wickets. Gaud had already taken five for 37 in England’s first innings, giving the seamer match figures of seven wickets.
Sayali Satghare used the movement available to trouble England’s batters, while Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma maintained the pressure. Amy Jones resisted with 54 and received support from Mady Villiers, but England could not build a lasting partnership.
India supported the bowling attack with sharp catching close to the wicket, including a notable effort from Richa Ghosh. Sneh Rana bowled Sophie Ecclestone to complete the victory.
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India controlled the match across four innings
India posted 285 in the first innings before dismissing England for 170, then extended the advantage through Bhatia’s century and the declaration at 341 for seven.
| Innings | Score | Key performances |
|---|---|---|
| India Women first innings | 285 | Smriti Mandhana 83, Harmanpreet Kaur 58, Deepti Sharma 57; Sophie Ecclestone 3/68 |
| England Women first innings | 170 | Amy Jones 52, Nat Sciver-Brunt 44; Kranti Gaud 5/37, Sneh Rana 4/42 |
| India Women second innings | 341/7 declared | Yastika Bhatia 113, Smriti Mandhana 70, Richa Ghosh 50 not out; Sophie Ecclestone 5/118 |
| England Women second innings | 186 | Amy Jones 54; Sneh Rana 3/41, Kranti Gaud 2/54, Sayali Satghare 2/24, Deepti Sharma 2/36 |
Lord’s result adds a landmark for India Women
India’s 270-run win secured victory in the first women’s Test staged at Lord’s. Bhatia’s maiden century and Gaud’s five-wicket haul in the first innings were the central performances in India’s four-day success.
The detailed match account is available from Times of India.
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