India Women Beat England by 270 Runs in Lord’s Test
Why in the news
The Indian women’s cricket team won a landmark Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground in July 2026. It was the first women’s Test ever played at the venue.
Key facts
- Result: India won by 270 runs against England.
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur.
- Batting record: Yastika Bhatia, first woman with a Test century at Lord’s.
- Bowling: debutant Kranti Gaud took a five-wicket haul.
Match snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
| Winner | India Women |
| Margin | 270 runs |
| Centurion | Yastika Bhatia |
| Five-wicket haul | Kranti Gaud (debut) |
Significance
- Counted as one of India’s biggest Test victories.
- The venue’s first women’s Test makes the result a historic one.
Exam angle
- Likely questions: captain, margin of victory and venue.
- Record to remember: first woman Test century at Lord’s.