India Women registered a historic 270-run victory over England Women in the one-off Test at Lord’s, securing their first-ever women’s Test win at the iconic venue with an outstanding all-round performance.

After posting 285 in the first innings, India bowled England out for just 170 to take a crucial 115-run lead. The visitors then strengthened their grip by declaring their second innings at 341/7, setting England a daunting target of 457.

England struggled throughout the final innings and were dismissed for 186. Spinner Sneh Rana led the bowling attack with crucial wickets, while debut pacer Kranti Gaud impressed with her disciplined spells and was named Player of the Match for her match-winning performance across both innings.

India dominated every department of the game, with the batters building valuable partnerships and the bowlers consistently troubling the English line-up. The comprehensive victory also handed England one of their heaviest defeats in women’s Test cricket.

The match marked an emotional farewell for England veterans Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, who retired from Test cricket after the game. Despite the disappointing result, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised India’s performance and admitted her side was outplayed throughout the contest.

The landmark victory is another significant achievement for Indian women’s cricket and highlights the team’s growing strength in the longest format. Winning a Test at Lord’s, regarded as the “Home of Cricket”, is expected to be remembered as one of the finest moments in India’s women’s cricket history.