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England and India play historic women’s Test match at Lord’s

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:21 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

England and India play historic women’s Test match at Lord’s

Summary

England and India are currently competing in a historic women’s Test match at Lord’s, the first of its kind at this venue. The match marks 50 years since the first women’s game at Lord's and 92 years since the first women’s Test. Both teams are on the field as the historical significance is highlighted by the unveiling of portraits of past female cricketers in the Long Room. Early stages of the match unfold as the teams prepare to make their marks on this milestone occasion.

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By the Numbers

•First women’s Test match at Lord’s
•Celebrates 50 years since the first women's game at Lord's
•Portraits of past female cricketers unveiled
•Teams currently competing in the match

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9:21 AMThe Guardian Sport — England v India: women’s cricket Test match, day one – live

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Updates from the historic one-off women’s Test at Lord’s Hosts have redemption in mind | The Spin | Email Tanya Good morning! It’s been a long road, with many screes, many dead ends, but we made it. A first woman’s Test at Lord’s: 50 years after the first women’s game at Lord’s, 92 years after the first women’s Test. Both teams are out on the hallowed turf, while in the watching Long Room portraits of female cricketers of the past have been unveiled: Belinda Clark, Mary Duggan, Enid Bakewell, Jan Brittin, Myrtle MacLagan, and the World Cup0winning team of 1993. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tanya Aldred

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