The historic hallowed ground of Lord’s Cricket Ground is witnessing a significant change in women’s Test cricket. As a historical standalone test between England Women And india women Heading towards its business end on July 12, 2026, the visitors put themselves firmly in the driver’s seat. Inspired by a sensational display of tactical batting and dynamic bowling, India demolished the hosts’ resistance in what could be their most iconic win on English soil.
Yastika Bhatia’s brilliant maiden Test century strengthens India’s lead on day three
Starting the third day already in a strong position, India’s second innings was powered by a masterclass in modern Test batting. wicketkeeper-batsman Yastika Bhatia He grabbed all the attention by converting his overnight composure into a brilliant, maiden Test century. Bhatia’s brilliant 113 off 158 balls, punctuated by 14 fours and a maximum, was a display of pristine balance and aggressive intent.
Bhatia got excellent initial support from the brilliant opener Smriti MandhanaWho laid the foundation by playing a brilliant inning of 70 runs with the help of 9 fours in 130 balls. While Spin Wizard Sophie Ecclestone Trying to stem the flow of runs by taking 5 wickets for 118 runs, India’s middle and lower order kept increasing the scoring rate.
After the solid contribution of the captain Harmanpreet Kaurdynamic youth Richa Ghosh Fireworks were provided in the late innings. Ghosh aggressively scored 50 off 52 balls with 8 fours, taking India to a total of 341/7, before Kaur cleverly launched the declaration. This gave England a staggering, almost impossible target of 457 runs in the fourth innings.
India is on course for a historic win against England at Lord’s
Faced with a mountain to climb, the English batting lineup collapsed spectacularly under the sustained, disciplined pressure of the Indian bowling attack. Playing under the pressure of a massive run chase, England’s top order collapsed rapidly.
opener tammy beaumont And Maia Boucher Was out cheaply for 0 and 2 runs respectively due to aggressive opening spell Kranti Gaur And Sayali Satghare. After a lethal 5-wicket haul (5/37) in the first innings, Goud, continuing his fine match form, struck early blows with Satghare as the home side faltered. England’s main base Nat Sciver-Brunt clean bowled by Sneh Rana At only 11 runs, captain Heather Knight could manage only 13 runs before falling to Goud.
Although amy jones He played a courageous inning of 52 not out from 72 balls to take England to 130/6 at stumps, but the mountain is still very high. With just 4 wickets remaining and 327 runs still in hand, India are moments away from securing a historic, era-defining Test win in the home of cricket.
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