Sophie Ecclestone breaks record during first women's Test at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Sophie Ecclestone made headlines on July 10, 2026, at the historic first women's Test at Lord's, taking her 336th wicket by dismissing Sayali Satghare. This performance put her at the top of England's wicket-taking charts across all formats, surpassing Katherine Sciver-Brunt. England bowled India out for 285 but finished the day at 21-1, after losing Tammy Beaumont. The day also honored former players who paved the way for women's cricket, featuring emotional tributes and celebrations. The match has significance following England's recent loss in the Women's T20 World Cup final and marks a pivotal moment in the women's game.
- •Ecclestone surpassed Sciver-Brunt to become England's leading wicket-taker.
- •England bowled India out for 285 in the ongoing match.
- •Tammy Beaumont was dismissed, leaving England at 21-1 at day's close.
- •Former players were honored, marking a significant moment in women's cricket.
- •The match occurs shortly after England's loss in the Women's T20 World Cup final.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
"Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.
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