England trails India by 263 runs at Lord's women's Test opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
In a historic match, England's women's team hosts India's first Test at Lord's on July 10, 2026. After day one, England ends the day on 21-1, chasing India's first innings score of 284. Sophy Ecclestone sets a milestone by becoming England's leading wicket-taker across all formats during the day's play. The match marks a significant moment for women's cricket, taking place at a venue synonymous with the sport.
- •England is 264 runs behind India's total of 284.
- •Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's leading wicket-taker.
- •The match is the first women's Test at Lord's.
- •England closes day one at 21-1 in their innings.
- •The Test match commenced on July 10, 2026.
- 6:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sophie Ecclestone and women’s cricket make history at Lord’s as England bowl out India
- 6:04 PMBBC Sport — History made at Lord's - with Test finely balanced after opening day
"Only Test, day one: India 285; England 21-1 Ecclestone becomes England’s leading women’s wicket-taker The opening day of the first women’s Test match at Lord’s started with a nod to the historical injustice of the long, slow journey to reach this moment – a group of former women players, denied the chance themselves to play a Test at the home of cricket, given the chance to ring a ceremonial bell on the outfield marking five minutes before the start of play. There were more than a few tears shed in the Long Room before play even started. The day ended with India bowled out for 285, England 21 for one, and this match poised for an intriguing second day. Continue reading...
"It's a day for the history books as Lord's hosts it's first women's Test match with England closing the day on 21-1, 264 runs behind India's first innings total of 284 - an innings which saw Sophie Ecclestone become England's leading wicket-taker in all formats.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 10, 2026, 6:10 PMSophie Ecclestone and women’s cricket make history at Lord’s as England bowl out India
Only Test, day one: India 285; England 21-1 Ecclestone becomes England’s leading women’s wicket-taker The opening day of the first women’s Test match at Lord’s started with a nod to the historical injustice of the long, slow journey to reach this moment – a group of former women players, denied the chance themselves to play a Test at the home of cricket, given the chance to ring a ceremonial bell on the outfield marking five minutes before the start of play. There were more than a few tears shed in the Long Room before play even started. The day ended with India bowled out for 285, England 21 for one, and this match poised for an intriguing second day. Continue reading...
- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 6:04 PMHistory made at Lord's - with Test finely balanced after opening day
It's a day for the history books as Lord's hosts it's first women's Test match with England closing the day on 21-1, 264 runs behind India's first innings total of 284 - an innings which saw Sophie Ecclestone become England's leading wicket-taker in all formats.
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