Smriti Mandhana achieves milestone in women's Test at Lord's

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Smriti Mandhana achieves milestone in women's Test at Lord's
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Smriti Mandhana reached her 300th international appearance during India's women's Test at Lord's on July 10, 2026. This milestone makes her the youngest woman to achieve this feat in cricket history. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and opted to bowl, with India handing a Test debut to Shree Charani. Mandhana reflected on overcoming past challenges, particularly following the 2017 Women's World Cup, and emphasized the importance of returning to basic skills for red-ball cricket. The match is ongoing as both teams look to establish early dominance.

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  • Mandhana becomes the youngest woman to play 300 international matches.
  • The match at Lord's marks the first-ever women's Test at the venue.
  • England won the toss and chose to bowl.
  • India debuted Shree Charani and welcomed back Yastika Bhatia.
  • Mandhana reflects on her journey since the 2017 World Cup.
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Smriti Mandhana celebrated her 300th international appearance during India's historic women's Test at Lord's, becoming the youngest woman to reach the milestone. She reflected on overcoming doubts after the 2017 World Cup and said Lord's was the perfect venue for the occasion. Mandhana also stressed moving on from setbacks and returning to basics while preparing for red-ball cricket.

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