India Women secure historic win against England at Lord's Test

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

India Women secure historic win against England at Lord's Test
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India's Women achieved a significant milestone by winning their inaugural Test match at Lord's against England by 270 runs. The event marked the first time this venue hosted a women's Test, despite its long history with women’s cricket since 1976. The match drew a record attendance of 37,846, highlighting growing interest in the women’s game. India’s performance included a dominant display that set the stage for future engagements. Harmanpreet Kaur expressed hope for more Test matches to follow, emphasizing the importance of this historic occasion.

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  • India Women won by 270 runs against England at Lord's.
  • This was the first women's Test match at Lord's.
  • The match attracted a record attendance of 37,846.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur praised the significance of hosting a Test at Lord's.
  • The event signifies a potential shift towards more regular women's Test matches.
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  • 9:05 AMYahoo SportsA Test for the future: Why England vs India Women at Lord's was more than just a historic first
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India's Women made history at Lord's this week, securing a mammoth win by 270 runs over England. However, beyond the result itself it was a Test match that potentially reveals a greater question off the field, says The Cricket News' Arya Shah.

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