India vs England Women Live: England resume Day 2 on 21/1 after India's 285

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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 11, 2026, 14:43:58 IST

India vs England Women Live Score, One-Off Test: India produced a disciplined batting effort but were denied complete control by England's late resurgence on the opening day of the one-off Women's Test at Lord's. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma all registered half-centuries as India were bowled out for 285 after enjoying several strong partnerships throughout the day.

The visitors recovered impressively from 37 for two, with Mandhana anchoring the innings alongside Jemimah Rodrigues before combining with captain Harmanpreet Kaur in an 89-run fourth-wicket stand. Mandhana looked set for a century before falling for 83, while Harmanpreet added a composed 58 to keep India in command through the middle session.

England, however, responded strongly after tea. Debutant spinner Mady Villiers, Sophie Ecclestone and Issy Wong struck at regular intervals to trigger a collapse that saw India lose seven wickets for 85 runs. Deepti Sharma's valuable 57 and her partnership with Sneh Rana ensured India crossed the 280-run mark despite the late setbacks.

The day also featured a significant individual milestone for Ecclestone, who overtook Katherine Sciver-Brunt to become England's leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket.

England's reply began cautiously as Kranti Goud removed Tammy Beaumont for just two runs. Maya Bouchier remained unbeaten on 17 alongside Heather Knight as the hosts finished the day on 21 for one, still trailing by 264 runs.

With India missing the opportunity to convert a dominant position into a bigger first-innings total and England looking to build on their late momentum, the Test remains finely balanced heading into the second day at the Home of Cricket.

India vs England Women Live: India hold upper hand despite England's late fightback on Day 1

The opening day at Lord's offered momentum swings for both teams, leaving the one-off Women's Test delicately balanced. India posted 285 thanks to half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma, but England will be encouraged by their late recovery after reducing the visitors from 190 for three to 285 all out. Kranti Goud then provided India with the perfect start by dismissing Tammy Beaumont early in England's reply. With England ending the day on 21 for one, both teams will believe they have a genuine chance of taking control when play resumes.

India vs England Women Live: Sophie Ecclestone reaches historic milestone during Lord's Test

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone added another milestone to her remarkable career during the one-off Test against India by becoming England's highest wicket-taker in women's international cricket. Ecclestone overtook Katherine Sciver-Brunt's tally of 335 wickets while finishing with figures of three for 68. Although India's batters attacked her early in the innings, the left-arm spinner responded strongly to help England trigger a late collapse. The achievement further cements Ecclestone's place among the finest bowlers in women's cricket.

India vs England Women Live: England fight back after India's dominant middle session at Lord's

England produced a remarkable turnaround after spending much of the day on the back foot against India. With Mandhana and Harmanpreet in control, the hosts struggled to contain India's batting. However, the introduction of Mady Villiers and disciplined spells from Issy Wong and Sophie Ecclestone shifted the momentum. England dismissed India for 285 despite the visitors looking set for a far bigger score. The hosts then ended the day at 21 for one, giving themselves an opportunity to build on the momentum gained during the final session.

India vs England Women Live: Smriti Mandhana anchors India's innings with classy 83 at Lord's

Smriti Mandhana once again showcased her quality in English conditions with a fluent knock of 83 against England in the one-off Women's Test. Walking in after India lost two early wickets, Mandhana rebuilt the innings through partnerships with Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur. She mixed elegant strokeplay with calculated aggression, taking on both pace and spin before falling agonisingly short of a century. Her innings laid the foundation for India's total of 285 and highlighted why she remains one of the world's premier batters across formats.

India vs England Women Live: India let strong position slip despite Mandhana, Harmanpreet and Deepti fifties

India appeared on course for a commanding first-innings total after Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur stitched together an 89-run partnership at Lord's. Having recovered from an early wobble, the visitors reached 190 for three and looked well placed to cross 350. However, England's bowlers mounted an impressive comeback as Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong and debutant Mady Villiers shared regular wickets. India eventually lost seven wickets for 85 runs to finish on 285. Deepti Sharma's fighting half-century ensured the total remained competitive, but the collapse could prove costly later in the match.

India seek early inroads - Several Indian batters got themselves in, but none went on to convert their starts into the sort of innings that could have propelled the visitors well beyond 300. Towards the back end of the day, their seamers were not quite full enough or consistent in attacking the stumps. Harmanpreet Kaur will want them to set the tone with the new ball and ask a few more questions of England's batters early on Day 2. Stick around as the first ball is not far away.

The challenge ahead - England were not quite at their consistent best with the ball, and there were multiple phases where they struggled to create chances. Yet, just when it seemed nothing was happening, they found a way to strike and keep India in check. They will begin Day 2 trailing by 264 runs, with India expected to throw a heavy dose of spin at them. How England fare in that challenge could go a long way towards shaping the contest.

Battle resumes - Hello, one and all. Friday was historic in every sense of the word as women finally took centre stage in a Test at Lord's for the very first time. Looking back at the opening day, if there was one side left with a tinge of disappointment, it would be India. They will be eager to hit back this morning, while England have a response of their own to mount with the bat. All of that sets up the prospect of a fascinating second day at Lord's.

Perfectly poised heading into Day 2 - It is still difficult to separate the two sides after an eventful opening day. India will be pleased with their total of 285 on a surface already offering something for both the seamers and the spinners, and their quality spin attack will be eager to make an early impact. England, meanwhile, will look to their batters to respond well and keep themselves in the contest. Day 2 begins on Saturday, 11 July, at 10 am GMT (3.30 pm IST), but do join us a little earlier for all the build-up. Until then, goodbye and take care!

Ecclestone headlines England's strong finish - England struck early in the final session through Lauren Filer to remove Richa Ghosh, but Deepti Sharma stood tall with a gritty counterattack, using the sweep to great effect on her way to a fifth Test fifty. India, however, lost their last four wickets for just 11 runs to be bowled out for 285, with Sophie Ecclestone claiming the final three wickets to become England Women's outright leading wicket-taker across all formats. England then safely negotiated the final half-hour or so before Stumps despite losing Tammy Beaumont in her farewell Test. Heather Knight survived a huge lbw scare after India opted against reviewing a decision that would have sent her back. Surprisingly, India used just one over of spin before the close as Knight and Maia Bouchier ensured there were no further setbacks.

A late ray of hope - Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana resumed in complete control, keeping the scoreboard moving with ease while denying England any breakthroughs. Their commanding 89-run stand put India firmly on top, with Harmanpreet bringing up a composed half-century and Smriti producing a classy 83. England finally found a way back when Issy Wong ended the partnership by dismissing Mandhana, before Mady Villiers produced a beauty on the stroke of Tea to remove the cramp-stricken Harmanpreet. After spending most of the session on the back foot, England finished with two crucial wickets to leave India needing another rebuild in the final session.

India recover after early setbacks - England made the perfect start after opting to bowl, with Lauren Filer removing Shafali Verma early before Lauren Bell dismissed Yastika Bhatia cheaply to leave India under pressure. Smriti Mandhana then joined forces with Jemimah Rodrigues, and the pair steadied the innings with a positive partnership, rotating the strike well and punishing anything loose. Just before Lunch, Jemimah's fluent knock of 35 came to an end, but Harmanpreet Kaur walked in and safely negotiated the remaining overs alongside Mandhana. After the early setbacks, India recovered well to head into the break with renewed confidence and a solid platform.

A compelling opening day sets the tone - A fascinating opening day of this historic one-off Test comes to a close. While the over rate meant a fair chunk of play was lost, the contest has moved along briskly with 11 wickets falling. The Lord's surface has already shown signs of offering turn for the spinners, while there has been enough assistance for the seamers as well. India will be pleased with their 285, a total that could prove more than competitive given the conditions. England now have a sizeable task ahead, heading into Day 2 trailing by 264 runs and knowing they will need a disciplined batting effort to stay in touch.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 21/1 (10.6 overs)

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21 - 1

Maia Bouchier 17 (40)
Heather Knight 1 (20)

Kranti Gaud to Maia Bouchier, That's it for the day. Angled in at the off stump, on a back of a length. Bouchier presses back and taps it back past the bowler with a straight bat. It rolls towards mid off. That will be Stumps on Day 1!

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 21/1 (10.5 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Maia Bouchier, FOUR! Tickled away! Gaud drifts on the pads with a good-length delivery. Bouchier lets the ball come to her and glances it fine of the deep fine leg fielder for a boundary.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (10.4 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Maia Bouchier, Gaud pushes the length up, on off. Bouchier does not move her feet much and goes hard on the drive but can't get it past mid off.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (10.3 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Maia Bouchier, Moving away in the air, on a good length, outside off. Maia covers the off stump and makes the leave.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (10.2 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Maia Bouchier, This jags back in, on a nagging length, on off and middle. Bouchier stabs it down from the crease.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (10.1 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Maia Bouchier, Begins with a full ball, on off. Bouchier drives it to mid off.

India Women are hurrying around to squeeze another over. A change of ends for Kranti Gaud.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (9.6 overs)

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17 - 1

Heather Knight 1 (20)
Maia Bouchier 13 (34)

Sneh Rana to Heather Knight, Slows it down, inviting the drive, on off. Knight gets a good stride in and firms the drive to cover.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (9.5 overs)

Sneh Rana to Heather Knight, Looped up, on off. Knight lunges for the block.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (9.4 overs)

Sneh Rana to Heather Knight, More air given, full and on middle. Knight clips it to mid-wicket.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (9.3 overs)

Sneh Rana to Heather Knight, Tossed up now, fuller and on off. Heather gets forward to smother the spin.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (9.2 overs)

Sneh Rana to Heather Knight, Edgy! Pushed through, shorter and on middle. Knight rocks back to turn it away on the leg side. The ball holds its line to catch the outside edge but it drops short of Deepti Sharma at second slip.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (9.1 overs)

Sneh Rana to Heather Knight, Starts with a loopy ball, very full, on the off stump. Knight digs it out.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (8.6 overs)

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17 - 1

Maia Bouchier 13 (34)
Heather Knight 1 (14)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Pulls the length back now, on off. Maia taps it down to the right of the bowler.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (8.5 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Swinging back towards the off pole. Bouchier blocks it out by pressing forward.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (8.4 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, In and around the off stump, on a length. Maia plays a punchy drive to cover.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (8.3 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Was there an edge? Satghare pitches it up, outside off. Maia Bouchier tries to cash in on the width and goes hard on the drive but misses. There was a noise, and Yastika Bhatia could not pouch it whilst standing up to the stumps. The replays do seem to indicate that the noise was from the bat hitting the turf. The UltraEdge confirms the same.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (8.2 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Floated up, fuller and on middle, this is driven towards mid on.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 17/1 (8.1 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, FOUR! Nicely done. Coming back into the right-hander, on a short of a length, on middle and leg. Maia Bouchier waits on the back foot and uses the angle to work it in front of square on the leg side. It races down the hill for the first four of the innings.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (7.6 overs)

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13 - 1

Heather Knight 1 (14)
Maia Bouchier 9 (28)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, Hits the back of a length, on off. Knight steers it from the back foot to backward point.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (7.5 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, Nipping back in, on a back of a length, on middle. Heather Knight hangs back to stab it down on the leg side.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (7.4 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, Beaten! Fuller and moving away in the air. Knight pushes away from her body and is beaten past the outside edge.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (7.3 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, A loud shout for LBW! A shake of the head from the umpire. That looked pretty straight. Harmanpreet Kaur gives it a long thought before opting against the review. It is the nip-backer from Gaud, fuller and on off and middle. Knight reaches out in front for the block but is beaten on the inside edge and wears it on the front pad. Well, well, the Ball Tracking comes up as three reds. A big opportunity missed by India.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (7.2 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, Missed out. Short and wide on off, Knight arches back for the cut but mistimes it to backward point.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (7.1 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, In the channel, bowled on a length. Knight makes the leave. It just about carries to Yastika Bhatia.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (6.6 overs)

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13 - 1

Maia Bouchier 9 (28)
Heather Knight 1 (8)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Goes fuller, shaping back in at the off stump. Bouchier presses forward to stab it down.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (6.5 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Delivers it on a back of a length, on off. Bouchier pats it to mid off.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (6.4 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Closer to the off pole, on the shorter side. Bouchier stands tall on top of the bounce and knocks it to point.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (6.3 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, A bit too wide on off, on a nagging length. Maia is happy to let it go.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (6.2 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, Swinging down leg. Maia leaves it alone. A good diving take to her left by Yastika Bhatia whilst standing up to the stumps.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (6.1 overs)

Sayali Satghare to Maia Bouchier, A hint of inward shape, on a length, outside off. Bouchier shoulders arms.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (5.6 overs)

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13 - 1

Heather Knight 1 (8)
Maia Bouchier 9 (22)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, Slightly fuller, honing in on the off stump. Knight is solid in defence.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (5.5 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, Hits the top of off, does Gaud. Knight pushes it back to the bowler.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (5.4 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, Short and wide on off. Knight arches back to punch it away but mistimes it to backward point.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (5.3 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, An absolute peach! Angled in on a length, around the off stump. Knight pushes out in front with a straight bat but is beaten on the outside edge as the ball straightens off the deck.

England Women vs India Women Live Score : 13/1 (5.2 overs)

Kranti Gaud to Heather Knight, A bit fuller, outside off, another easy leave for Knight.

India vs England Women Live Score, One-Off Test: India enjoyed periods of dominance on the opening day of the one-off Women's Test against England at Lord's, but a spirited fightback from the hosts ensured the contest remained evenly poised. Half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana (83), captain Harmanpreet Kaur (58) and Deepti Sharma (57) guided India to 285 after they were asked to bat first.

Mandhana steadied the innings following the early dismissals of Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia before adding crucial partnerships with Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet. The visitors looked set for a much bigger total after reaching 190 for three, but England's bowlers clawed their way back by claiming seven wickets for just 85 runs.

Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone and debutant spinner Mady Villiers played key roles in restricting India, with Ecclestone also becoming England's leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket. Deepti's fighting half-century and a useful stand with Sneh Rana helped India cross the 280-run mark before the innings ended.

England then made a cautious start in reply, reaching 21 for one at stumps after Kranti Goud dismissed Tammy Beaumont early. Maya Bouchier remained unbeaten on 17 alongside Heather Knight as England closed the day trailing India by 264 runs in an intriguing contest at Lord's.

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