India Women achieved a remarkable 270-run victory over England Women in the historic one-off Test at Lord's, marking the first time a women's Test has been held at this iconic venue. This impressive win capped off a dominant four-day performance from Harmanpreet Kaur's team, even though England's Lauren Bell posed a challenge with some crucial wickets and a solid bowling effort.
India set the tone by scoring 285 in their first innings, thanks to Smriti Mandhana's impressive 83, before bowling England out for 170, with debutant Kranti Gaud shining brightly with a five-wicket haul. With a 115-run lead, India declared at 341 for 7, driven by Yastika Bhatia's stellar 113 and Mandhana's 70, setting England a daunting target of 457. India's pace attack then struck hard, leaving the hosts reeling at 59 for 5 before clinching victory after bowling England out for 186 on the fourth morning.
As soon as the final wicket fell, celebrations erupted across social media, with players, former cricketers, and fans all lauding India's outstanding performance at the Home of Cricket. The hashtag #LordsTest quickly gained traction online, with particular focus on Bhatia's century and Gaud's match-winning bowling in India's impressive 270-run triumph.
Netizens Celebrate India Women's 270-run Win at Lord’s
India Women's historic victory at Lord's triggered celebrations across the cricket world and on social media. Former players, fans and experts hailed the team's performance after Harmanpreet Kaur's side defeated England by 270 runs in the first-ever women's Test at the iconic venue. Here's how netizens reacted-
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane congratulated the team for a memorable victory built on contributions from several players. Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar was seen at Lord's interacting with Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana during the celebrations. For many supporters, it marked India's first conquest of Lord's in women's Test cricket and an important moment in the team's history.
