India defeats England by 270 runs in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s, with the match ending on the fourth morning. The ICC chairman Jay Shah and former India captain Sachin Tendulkar attend the game as India completes a landmark victory at the “Home of Cricket.” India posts a strong total and then restricts England in its second innings, dismissing the hosts for 186, despite a fighting 50 from Sophie Ecclestone. India’s batters include Yastika Bhatia, who makes history by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s with a 113. On the bowling side, Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana take key wickets to help seal the result. The win also extends India’s unbeaten women’s Test record in England, according to the reports. Several outlets also note Tendulkar’s surprise involvement around Day 4, when he joins the team and provides a pep talk, before watching the remainder of the Test from the ground. After the match, Tendulkar publicly congratulates the team and highlights the significance of women’s Test cricket arriving at Lord’s.
Sachin Tendulkar and Jay Shah attend India’s 270-run win over England at Lord’s
India defeats England by 270 runs in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s, with the match ending on the fourth morning. The ICC chairman Jay Shah and former India captain Sachin Tendulkar attend the...
- India wins the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s against England by 270 runs.
- ICC chairman Jay Shah and Sachin Tendulkar are present at the match.
- Yastika Bhatia scores 113, becoming the first woman to make a Test century at Lord’s.
- India bowls England out for 186 in their second innings, despite Sophie Ecclestone’s 50.
- Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana play key roles with the ball to help secure the win.
India sealed a historic 270-run win over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, with Sachin Tendulkar and ICC chairman Jay Shah witnessing the triumph. Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's, while Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana starred with the ball, extending India's unbeaten women's Test record in England.
3 hours agoIndia sealed a historic 270-run win over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, with Sachin Tendulkar and ICC chairman Jay Shah witnessing the triumph. Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's, while Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana starred with the ball, extending India's unbeaten women's Test record in England.
9 hours agoSachin Tendulkar congratulated the Indian women's team after their historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test played at Lord's. The batting legend shared a heartfelt message on X, calling the occasion a dream come true for a new generation of cricketers. India completed the memorable win on the fourth morning to script history at the Home of Cricket.Reflecting on the significance of the venue, Tendulkar wrote that every cricketer dreams of playing at Lord's. He said the past four days allowed a new generation to live that dream as women's Test cricket arrived at the iconic ground for the first time. The former India captain described the match as another milestone in the growth of the women's game.Every cricketer carries the dream of playing at Lord’s. Over the past four days, a new generation lived that dream as women’s Test cricket arrived at the Home of Cricket for the very first time.Congratulations to the Indian team on a wonderful victory. Smriti’s composure,… pic.twitter.com/CR2YrfhhA2— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2026 Tendulkar also praised India's standout performers in the historic victory. He highlighted Smriti Mandhana's composure, Yastika Bhatia's brilliant century and Kranti Goud's five-wicket haul as key contributions. He congratulated the entire team for making the landmark occasion even more special with a dominant performance.India defeated England by 270 runs after dismissing the hosts for 186 in their second innings despite Sophie Ecclestone's fighting half-century. The victory marked India's first women's Test at Lord's and the inaugural women's red-ball match at the iconic venue. Tendulkar concluded by saying the journey of women's cricket has been remarkable and that this triumph was another beautiful step forward for the sport.Sachin Tendulkar's Surprise Visit Fires Up India Women On Verge Of Lord's History | VIDEOTendulkar had also played a special role in India's historic outing at Lord's. Before the Test began, he addressed the Indian players with a motivational pep talk, urging them to embrace the occasion at the iconic venue. He later watched the action from the stands alongside his wife Anjali Tendulkar and ICC chairman Jay Shah as India completed the famous victory.
13 hours agoIndian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance on Day 4 of the India vs England Women's Test match at Lord's. The Women in Blue are closing in on a historic win at a venue dubbed as the home of cricket. The IND W vs ENG W Test is the first ever game women's Test at Lord's. Ahead of the 1st session on Day 4, Sachin joined the Indian team and offered a pep talk. In a video that is since doing the rounds on social media, Sachin could be seen speaking in the company of head coach Amol Muzumdar, while the Indian Women's team listened attentively. PEP TALK BY SACHIN TENDULKAR ❤️- God of Cricket giving Pep Talk to Indian team ahead of Day 4 at Lord's.pic.twitter.com/5AKL8V58cE— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 13, 2026 “The great man, the great man Sachin Tendulkar unannounced, has just popped in and he's decided to come over and chat with the Indian players. I mean, what a lift that is. “They're about to win this historic Test match surely in the morning session and some incredible words there from Sachin. It is so good to see him here. It is so good to see him here involved in women's cricket as well,” said former England batter Nick Knight on air before the morning session began. The timing of Tendulkar's surprise visit could not have been more perfect - India enters the final day of the first-ever women’s Test match in a dominant position – they need just four wickets to secure a monumental victory at the 'Home of Cricket. History At Lord's! Yastika Bhatia Becomes First-Ever Woman To Score Test Hundred At The Iconic VenueOn day three, after declaring their second innings at 341/7 in 86.3 overs, thanks to Yastika Bhatia’s historic 113, India then reduced England to 130/6 at stumps and put themselves on the doorstep of a famous victory. The final day's play is more of a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' for India to seal the match in their favour.
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