India women beat England by 270 runs in first women's Test at Lord's
India's women's cricket team beat England by 270 runs on 13 July 2026 in the one-off Test at Lord's, the first women's Test ever played at the ground.
Summary
India's women's cricket team beat England by 270 runs on 13 July 2026 in the one-off Test at Lord's, London (10–13 July), the first women's Test match ever held at the historic ground. India made 285 and 341/7 declared, while England were bowled out for 170 and 186. Kranti Gaud was Player of the Match for figures of 5-37 and 2-54, Yastika Bhatia scored 113 in the second innings, and off-spinner Sneh Rana took 4-42 to finish the match. Union Minister Annpurna Devi congratulated the team on the historic win.
Key facts
- Result
- India won by 270 runs, 13 July 2026
- Venue
- Lord's, London; one-off Test, 10–13 July 2026
- Milestone
- First women's Test ever held at Lord's
- Scores
- India 285 & 341/7d; England 170 & 186
- Player of the Match
- Kranti Gaud (5-37 and 2-54)
- Century
- Yastika Bhatia 113
- Final-day star
- Sneh Rana 4-42
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what margin did India beat England in the first women's Test at Lord's in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 270 runs
India won the one-off Test at Lord's by 270 runs on 13 July 2026.
Who was named Player of the Match in India's Test win over England at Lord's in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kranti Gaud
Kranti Gaud was Player of the Match for 5-37 and 2-54.
Consider the following statements about the India–England women's Test at Lord's in July 2026: 1. It was the first women's Test match ever played at Lord's. 2. Yastika Bhatia scored a century in India's second innings. 3. It was the first match of a three-Test series. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (Bhatia made 113). Statement 3 is wrong: it was a one-off Test.