India made history on Monday with a stunning 270-run victory over England on Day 4 of the first women’s Test at Lord’s, making it a record-breaking victory led by Yastika Bhatia’s maiden spell and Kranti Gaud’s seven-wicket haul at the iconic venue.On Sunday, India extended their dominance through Bhatia, whose superb 113 set the visitors second. Showing excellent footwork against the spinners and a beautiful display against the seamers, the left-hander became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s.They received helpful support from Smriti Mandhana, who made 70, before Richa Ghosh added the final half-century that saw India declare on 341 for seven, leaving England with a daunting target of 457.England’s bowlers were rewarded through Sophie Ecclestone, who took five wickets, while Lauren Bell impressed with the results. However, the target always seemed to go beyond the recipients on the ground of providing more support to the seamstresses.Indian travelers lost little time to enter. Kranti Gaud, who took five wickets in the first innings, struck first ball to chase England away, dismissing Tammy Beaumont, before Sayali Satghare produced a sharp delivery to leave the home side reeling. Gaud continued to make good use of the situation, with Heather Knight among the victims as England officials tackled the team.Amy Jones fought back a century and got help from Mady Villiers, but India did not allow England to build a lasting partnership. A strong hold near the ropes, including an effort from Richa Ghosh, made up for the missed attempts as the visitors closed the game out slowly.The victory completed a deserved victory for India, who took control by dismissing England for 170 in the first innings after being bowled out for just 285. Sneh Rana, completing four runs, washed out Sophie Ecclestone after a century as India sealed a historic victory at Lord’s.Summary Results:India Women 285 & 341/7 decl. (Smriti Mandhana 83 & 70, Yastika Bhatia 12 & 113, Harmanpreet Kaur 58 & 16, Deepti Sharma 57 & 10, Richa Ghosh 13 & 50*; Sophie Ecclestone 3/68 & 5/118, Lauren Bell 2/5)England Women 170 & 186 (Amy Jones 52 & 54, Nat Sciver-Brunt 44 & 11; Kranti Gaud 5/37 & 2/54, Sneh Rana 4/42 & 3/41, Sayali Satghare 2/40 & 2/24, Deepti Sharma 1/10 & 2/36)India Women won by 270 runs.
