Kranti Gaud's Five-Wicket Haul and Smriti Mandhana's Unbeaten Fifty Put India in Command on Lord's Day 2
India established a commanding 269-run lead over England in the historic one-off Test, while the West Indies Women's ODI series against Ireland continues today.
The story
Day two of the historic one-off Test at Lord's saw India take firm control against England. Resuming their first innings on 21-1 in reply to India's 285, England were bowled out for 170.
India's pacer Kranti Gaud was the star performer, claiming a superb 5-37, becoming the first woman to earn a place on the Lord's Test bowling honours board. Gaud's disciplined accuracy accounted for key wickets, including Maia Bouchier (23), Alice Capsey (9), and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (44).
Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones (52) offered some resistance with an 84-run fifth-wicket partnership, but Jones' dismissal sparked a collapse of the last six wickets for just 39 runs. In their second innings, India further extended their advantage, finishing the day on 154-1, holding an ominous lead of 269 runs.
Smriti Mandhana continued her impressive form, remaining unbeaten on 69, while Shafali Verma contributed 33. The day also witnessed a record attendance for a single day at a women's Test match, with 15,243 spectators at Lord's.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Women vs India Women | Test | Day 2 stumps, India lead by 269 runs | Kranti Gaud (IND): 5-37 |
Series in play
India Women tour of England 2026. One-off Test, India lead by 269 runs with 9 wickets in hand after Day 2 at Lord's
West Indies Women in Ireland 2026. 3-match ODI series, West Indies lead 1-0; 2nd ODI underway today at Bready
Tables that matter
ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings
Position: 1. Australia (291 rating points)
Note: Australia retained the top spot after winning the T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings
Position: 1. Australia (163 rating points)
Note: Australia maintains its lead in the ODI format.
ICC Women's Championship 2025-29
Position: 6. West Indies, 9. Ireland
Note: West Indies jumped to sixth after their win in the 1st ODI against Ireland, who are playing their first matches in this cycle.
What we'll be watching
- Day 3 of the one-off Test between England Women and India Women at Lord's, London (July 13).
- The 2nd ODI between Ireland Women and West Indies Women at Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason (July 12).
- The 3rd and final ODI between Ireland Women and West Indies Women at Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason (July 15).
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