India Crushes England by 270 Runs in Historic Lord's Test Victory

At Lord's, India completed a resounding 270-run victory over England on the fourth and final day of the historic one-off Test match. England resumed their second innings on 130/6, still requiring a formidable 327 runs to chase down India's target of 457.

Overnight batter Amy Jones added just two runs before being caught by Shafali Verma off Sneh Rana's bowling for 54. [4, 6, 9, 12] India's spinners then efficiently dismantled the remaining English tail. Sophie Ecclestone offered some resistance, reaching a defiant maiden international half-century off 61 balls, including six boundaries. [4, 6, 9, 12] However, Sneh Rana ultimately bowled Ecclestone for 50, sealing India's comprehensive triumph. [4, 9, 11] Rana finished with impressive figures of 4/42 in the second innings, contributing to her six wickets in the match, while Deepti Sharma also picked up two crucial wickets in quick succession. [4, 6, 11] Kranti Gaud, who claimed a five-wicket haul in England's first innings, was named Player of the Match. [4, 14]