Ecclestone takes three wickets for England in Test against India
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Sophie Ecclestone achieved a remarkable feat by taking three wickets in six balls, helping England dismiss India for 285 in their first innings during the one-off Test at Lord's. The performance marked a dramatic turnaround for England, who had previously seen India at 279-7 before Ecclestone's spell. This Test match is critical for both teams as they seek to establish dominance early in the contest. England aims to capitalize on this momentum heading into their batting innings.
- •India's first innings total ends at 285 all out
- •Ecclestone took three wickets in six balls
- •Match taking place in a one-off Test at Lord's
- •England looking to capitalize in their batting innings
- 6:04 PMBBC Sport — Ecclestone makes history as England fight back
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ecclestone makes history as England fight back
- 5:00 PMBBC Sport — 'She's cleaned up!' - Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls
"Sophie Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls across two overs to reduce India from 279-7 to 285 all out in their first innings against England on the opening day of their one-off Test at Lord's.
"Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.
"Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 6:04 PMEcclestone makes history as England fight back
Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:39 PMEcclestone makes history as England fight back
Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.
- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 5:00 PM'She's cleaned up!' - Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls
Sophie Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls across two overs to reduce India from 279-7 to 285 all out in their first innings against England on the opening day of their one-off Test at Lord's.
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