India Women's National Cricket Team scripted history at Lord's Cricket Ground by defeating England Women by 270 runs in the one-off Test match. The victory marked India's first women's Test win at Lord's, where a women's Test was held for the first time in the venue's 142-year Test history.
India produced a disciplined all-round performance as England were bowled out for 186 in their second innings. The visitors secured the historic victory after restricting the hosts well short of the target.
India scored 285 in their first innings. In reply, England were bowled out for 170, giving India a first-innings lead of 115 runs.
India then declared their second innings at 147 for seven, setting England a target of 457 runs.
At the end of the third day's play, England had reached 130 for six in their second innings. On the fourth day, India's bowlers claimed the remaining four wickets quickly to complete the victory.
India's bowlers played the decisive role in the win. Experienced off-spinner Sneh Rana claimed key wickets in the second innings to put England under pressure.
All-rounder Deepti Sharma also troubled the England batters with her bowling. The pair's disciplined line and length prevented England from building significant partnerships.
Fast bowler Kranti Goud also impressed during the match, taking five wickets in the first innings to earn a place on the Lord's Honours Board.
Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia was India's leading performer with the bat in the second innings, scoring 113. Her innings included 14 fours.
With the century, Yastika became the first woman cricketer to score a Test hundred at Lord's. Her innings played a key role in strengthening India's position in the match.
For England, Sophie Ecclestone scored a half-century, while Amy Jones contributed 54 runs in an effort to steady the innings.
However, England's batting line-up was unable to withstand the sustained pressure from the Indian bowlers and finished well short of the target.
Ahead of India's historic victory, former India batter Sachin Tendulkar visited the Indian dressing room and met captain Harmanpreet Kaur and the rest of the squad.
