Indian Women's Cricket Team Makes History with Landmark Victory at Lord's

The Indian women's cricket team has made history by winning their first-ever Test match at Lord's, defeating England by 270 runs. This landmark victory not only marks a significant achievement for women's cricket but also places India in the record books with the fourth-largest win in Test history. Cricket legends and officials have praised the team's performance, highlighting the contributions of players like Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud. This momentous occasion is celebrated as a major step forward for women's cricket in India.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 13, 2026, 19:22 IST

Historic Win at Lord's

On the 24th anniversary of the Indian men's cricket team's remarkable triumph in the NatWest Trophy final at Lord's, the Indian women's cricket team achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever women's Test match at this iconic venue. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team secured a resounding victory over England by 270 runs in a one-off match. This victory not only marked the Indian women's team as the first to win an international Test match at the 'home of cricket' but also represented the fourth-largest win by runs in the history of Test cricket. Notably, no women's team has ever won a Test match in England by such a significant margin.

Celebrations from the Cricket Community

Cricket Fraternity Hails India's Historic Win

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport, was present at Lord's on the final day. He addressed the team before the match commenced and later expressed his admiration on social media. "Every cricketer dreams of playing at Lord’s. Over the past four days, a new generation has lived that dream as women’s Test cricket made its debut at the Home of Cricket. Congratulations to the Indian team on this remarkable victory. Smriti’s poise, Yastika’s outstanding century, and Kranti’s five-wicket haul made this occasion even more memorable. The journey of women’s cricket has been extraordinary, and this was another significant step forward," Tendulkar shared on social media.

Shubman Gill, captain of the Indian men's ODI and Test teams, also praised the women's team's achievement during a press conference ahead of the first ODI against England in Birmingham. "This is a proud moment for us. Our women's team has won a historic match at Lord's, and we all know how special it is to play and win at that stadium. Huge congratulations to them," Gill stated.

Mithali Raj, a former captain and legend of Indian women's cricket, took to social media to commend the team. "A complete team effort to secure a legendary Test win in England! Two names have been added to the iconic Lord's honors board in a single match. Huge congratulations to @yastikabhatia for her sensational century and Kranti Gaud for her impressive five-wicket haul, brilliantly supported by @mandhana_smriti's exceptional performance across both innings."

Reactions from Former Cricketers

Former Cricketers React

Prominent figures in cricket, including Ian Bishop, Michael Vaughan, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ajinkya Rahane, also celebrated the team's success on social media. Vaughan remarked, "Fantastic win for India at Lord's in this historic Test match. India completely dominated an England team that continues to fall short of expectations. Two showcase moments for women’s cricket this past week. It was a joy to watch." Bishop added, "I didn’t expect India to dominate the Lord’s Test Match as they did. These achievements should be celebrated without reservations." Dhawan stated, "Champions don’t wait for history to happen; they create it. Congratulations to Team India Women on a memorable victory at Lord’s. @YastikaBhatia’s century, @mandhana_smriti’s outstanding performance, and Kranti’s brilliant bowling will be remembered for a long time. A proud moment for Indian cricket." Pujara expressed, "Congratulations to the women's team on a historic victory at Lord's! It’s heartwarming to see a comprehensive team performance making the nation proud!" Rahane added, "Congratulations to the Indian women's team on a historic Test win at Lord's. A memorable performance filled with character and determination, with many valuable contributions leading to a special team victory."

BCCI Officials Respond

BCCI Officials React

Officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including president Mithun Manas and Rajeev Shukla, also shared their congratulations. Shukla, who was present at the venue on Day 4, wrote, "Congratulations to Team India for their victory against England." Manas added, "History in the making! Well done @BCCIWomen for achieving this extraordinary feat. The entire nation is proud of you. Many congratulations to Harmanpreet and her entire team along with the support staff. Jai Hind!"