India women’s cricket team secured a historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s on July 13, 2026. The win, sealed by Sneh Rana’s dismissal of Sophie Ecclestone, marked a landmark moment at cricket’s most revered venue.
India’s dominance in the Lord’s Test
England, chasing an improbable 457 to win, resumed the final day at 130 for six. Amy Jones, overnight on 52, was their last recognized batter, but her dismissal in the third over of the day—caught by Shafali Verma off Rana—left England with little hope. The hosts’ only remaining resistance came from Ecclestone, who became the first Englishwoman to earn a Lord’s honours board spot with a five-wicket haul the previous day.
Ecclestone, determined to delay the inevitable, found support from Lauren Filer. The No. 11 batter defended stoutly, facing 20 dot balls before scoring her first run, while Ecclestone reached her maiden Test fifty. Their 27-run last-wicket stand ended when Rana delivered the decisive ball, turning past Ecclestone’s bat to clip the stumps.
Key performances in the match
- India won by 270 runs, the margin reflecting their dominance.
- Amy Jones scored two half-centuries in the match.
- Sophie Ecclestone recorded a five-wicket haul and a maiden Test fifty.
- Deepti Sharma dismissed Issy Wong and Lauren Bell in successive overs.
