Historic Victory for Indian Women's Cricket Team at Lord's

Sports Minister Celebrates Team's Historic Win

On Monday, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya extended his congratulations to the Indian women's cricket team for their groundbreaking achievement of winning a Test match at the prestigious Lord's Cricket Ground. He took to social media to commend the team's impressive 270-run victory over England, calling it a significant milestone for Indian cricket. Mandaviya emphasized that this victory showcases the rising prominence of women's cricket in India and is sure to motivate aspiring cricketers nationwide.

Nitin Gadkari Commends the Team's Achievement

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, also praised the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their remarkable Test win against England at Lord's. He referred to the victory as a landmark moment that highlights the team's resilience and excellence. Gadkari expressed hope that this triumph would inspire future generations and mark the beginning of a new chapter for women's cricket in India.

Match Highlights: A Commanding Performance

The Indian women's team made history with a commanding 270-run victory over England in the inaugural Women's Test at Lord's. This win keeps their unbeaten streak in Women's Tests on English soil intact, bringing their record to seven wins, three draws, and one loss in their last 11 Tests.

Yastika Bhatia made headlines with her historic century, becoming the first woman to achieve this feat at Lord's. Key contributions also came from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma. On the bowling front, debutant Kranti Gaud took five wickets in the first innings, while Deepti Sharma secured four wickets in the second innings, leading to England's collapse for 186 runs while chasing a target of 457.