Indian Women's Test team on X (formerly, Twitter) received mixed reactions from the fans and viewers as the openers Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia were dismissed cheaply against England in historic One-Off Test at Lord's. Although they had also posted reactions of their hopes resting on their vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, who was playing her 300th International match at the historic Lord's stadium.
Mandhana was hailed by fans and viewers as she scored her first Test half-century at the 'Home of Cricket' while facing the English bowlers. This was also Mandhana's second fastest fifty in a test where she took 50 balls to reach the milestone, the earlier being 51 balls fifty against Australia Women in Carrara in 2021.
As Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana stitched an innings, where they brought up the 100 runs for the team and Rodrigues was looking extremely comfortable she unfortunately was dismissed at the end of the 19th over by Issy Wong, as she walked back scoring only 35 runs. Netizens praised her efforts and called it an unlucky shot which led to her dismissal. After the youngster’s wicket, the captain, Harmanpreet Kaur and Vice captain, Smriti Mandhana have joined hands to take India to a respectable total before it is stumps for the day.
Smriti Mandhana hands Test cap to Sree Charani, adds another milestone to career
India handed left-arm spinner Sree Charani got her maiden Test cap in the historic women's Test against England at Lord's by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, marking another major milestone in the youngster's rapid rise. After impressing in white-ball cricket with her accuracy, control and ability to trouble batters with flight and turn, Charani earned the opportunity to represent India in the longest format at the Home of Cricket.
The 20-year-old from Andhra Pradesh has enjoyed a remarkable journey over the past year, progressing from domestic cricket and the WPL to becoming a regular name in India's international setup. Making a Test debut at Lord's is a dream for any cricketer, and Charani now has the chance to script her own chapter in Indian women's cricket history.
Smriti Mandhana reached another landmark in her illustrious career by playing her 300th international match during India's historic one-off Test against England at Lord's. At just 29 years of age, the elegant left-hander became the youngest cricketer, male or female, to reach the 300-match milestone in international cricket, underlining her remarkable consistency and longevity at the highest level.
Having represented India across Tests, ODIs and T20Is for over a decade, Mandhana has established herself as one of the finest batters in women's cricket with numerous centuries, match-winning knocks and ICC accolades to her name. Celebrating the milestone at the Home of Cricket made the occasion even more special, as India featured in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, adding another memorable chapter to her glittering international career.
