India leads against England in Women's Test at Lord's
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026

India holds a commanding position in the first-ever Women's Test at Lord's, leading by 269 runs after day two. England was bowled out for 170, struggling amid batting collapses and a five-wicket haul from India's Kranti Gaud. India consolidated their lead, finishing the day at 154-1 in their second innings, with Smriti Mandhana scoring an unbeaten 69. England faces a daunting challenge to avoid defeat as they need the highest run chase in Women's Test history to win.
- •India 285 all out in first innings; England 170 all out.
- •Kranti Gaud takes 5 wickets for India.
- •India 154-1 in second innings at stumps.
- •Smriti Mandhana leads with 69 not out.
- •Next play resumes Sunday at 10:30 AM.
"England are facing an almighty battle to avoid defeat in the first-ever Women's Test at Lord's after India dominated day two of the four-day fixture.
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