IND-W vs ENG-W Live Cricket Score: The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are set for a historic challenge as they take on Nat Sciver-Brunt’s England Women in the first-ever Women’s Test at Lord’s. After disappointing campaigns in the Women’s T20 World Cup, both sides will be eager to begin a fresh chapter with a powerful performance in the longest format.
The one-off fixture also marks India’s return to Test cricket after their previous outing against Australia earlier this year, while England are looking to move on from their Ashes defeat in the format. With valuable World Test experience limited for both squads, adapting quickly to the demands of a four-day contest will be essential. Patience with the bat, disciplined bowling and sustained concentration are expected to play a decisive role.
Conditions at Lord’s are likely to keep fast bowlers interested, especially during the opening sessions when the new ball is expected to generate movement. Historically, the famous surface has rewarded teams capable of handling the early assistance before building substantial first-innings totals. Batters who survive the initial spell could find scoring opportunities as the match progresses, making the opening exchanges particularly important.
England have introduced several fresh faces into their squad, with five players in line for potential Test debuts, while experienced batter Tammy Beaumont is set to make her final international appearance.
India have also added new talent, including Harleen Deol, Shree Charani and Nandani Sharma, while Priya Punia has been drafted in following Pratika Rawal’s injury. With experienced campaigners and emerging talent sharing the stage, the historic encounter promises to be a fascinating battle at the Home of Cricket.
England Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb, Mady Villiers, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, Grace Potts, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Eleanor Threlkeld
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Priya Punia, Richa Ghosh
It's Stumps on Day 1 at Lord's. A day that is slightly tilted in India's favour after they make a competitive first-innings total of 285. Kranti Gaud struck with the new ball to get rid of Tammy Beaumont for 2 off 7 deliveries as England finish at 21/1.
Kranti Gaud has struck with the new ball. She dismisses Tammy Beaumont for 2, trapping her lbw with an inswinger.
That was quick from England. India looked well on course for at least a 300-run total but the hosts have done a commendable job to keep them to 285 in 74.5 overs. Sophie Ecclestone returns with three wickets.
The moment Sophie Ecclestone becomes our leading wicket taker across all formats 👏
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 10, 2026
What an achievement. pic.twitter.com/BKb9bjQ13x
Sneh Rana perishes for 13 off 36 deliveries as Mady Villiers gets her second wicket. The hosts are properly into India's tail now.
Deepti Sharma reaches her fifty off only 70 deliveries, hitting seven boundaries. India can comfortably reach 300 or even 330.