India defeats England by 270 runs in women’s Test at Lord’s
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India secured a dominant 270-run victory over England on the final day of the first women's Test ever played at Lord's. Chasing a record target of 457, England were bowled out for 186 in their second innings. Sophie Ecclestone scored her maiden Test half-century, finishing on 50 not out before being dismissed. Amy Jones made 54 for the hosts. The match featured several personal milestones, with India's Kranti Gaud taking a five-wicket haul and Yastika Bhatia scoring the first women's Test century at the venue. Ecclestone also took five wickets in the contest for England. The game marked the end of England careers for Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, who retired from international cricket. The defeat was England's second at Lord's in just over a week, following their loss to Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final. India's victory came after their early exit from that same tournament.
What’s verified
India defeated England by 270 runs in the one-off women's Test at Lord's.
England were bowled out for 186 in their second innings while chasing 457.
Sophie Ecclestone scored her maiden Test half-century (50) for England.
Amy Jones top-scored for England in the second innings with 54.
Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight retired from international cricket after the match.
India's Kranti Gaud took a five-wicket haul and earned a spot on the Lord's honors board.
India's Yastika Bhatia scored 113, the first women's Test century at Lord's.
Ecclestone also took five wickets for England in the match.
The match was the first women's Test played at Lord's.
England lost the Women's T20 World Cup final to Australia at Lord's the previous week.
India exited the Women's T20 World Cup in the group stage.
Not yet confirmed
One source reported that Ecclestone was dropped on 8 and 16 and successfully overturned an lbw dismissal on 44.
One source noted that England's Mady Villiers made her Test debut.
One source said Ecclestone became England's leading wicket-taker across all formats during the match.
One source reported that India have now won four of their last five Tests.
One source mentioned that Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance.
One source stated that England are winless in home Tests since 2005.
Key figures
Tammy Beaumont (England batter, retired)
Heather Knight (former England captain, retired)
Sophie Ecclestone (England spinner)
Amy Jones (England batter)
Sneh Rana (India off-spinner)
Deepti Sharma (India all-rounder)
Kranti Gaud (India fast bowler)
Yastika Bhatia (India batter)
Harmanpreet Kaur (India captain)
Nat Sciver-Brunt (England captain)
Smriti Mandhana (India opener)
Issy Wong (England bowler)
Lauren Bell (England bowler)
Mady Villiers (England off-spinner)
Lauren Filer (England bowler)
Sachin Tendulkar (legendary cricketer, spectator)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports, abcnews.com
