Kranti Gaud Becomes First Women Player To Pick Five-Wicket Haul in Tests at Lord's, Achieves Feat During INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026
The 22-year-old's exceptional bowling ripped through the English batting lineup, putting India in a commanding position on Day 2 of the historic INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026 at the Home of Cricket.
Indian speedster Kranti Gaud delivered a spellbinding performance at Lord's today, July 11, 2026, securing her maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket against England Women. The 22-year-old's exceptional bowling ripped through the English batting lineup, putting India in a commanding position on Day 2 of the historic INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026 at the Home of Cricket. This feat also made Gaud the first woman to claim red-ball fifer at the Mecca of Cricket, inking her name on the Lord's Test Honours Boards forever. Smriti Mandhana Completes 300 International Matches For India Women, Achieves Milestone During INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026.
Maiden Five-Wicket Haul For Kranti Gaud Creates History
Gaud, who has previously made headlines with a six-wicket haul in an ODI against England in July 2025, showcased her red-ball prowess with a masterful display of swing and seam. Her crucial dismissals included veteran opener Tammy Beaumont, whom she removed for just two runs, and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, trapped LBW, which marked her fourth wicket of the innings. The Madhya Pradesh-born pacer continued her relentless attack, ultimately completing her maiden Test fifer, a significant milestone in her burgeoning international career, by getting the wicket of Laurel Bell. Her ability to consistently trouble the batters with genuine inswingers and sharp bounce proved instrumental in India's dominance. Tammy Beaumont Retires: England Opener Set To Take International Retirement After IND-W vs ENG-W One-Off Test 2026 at Lord's.
Gaud's monumental achievement at Lord's not only marks a personal best in Test cricket but also underscores her growing reputation as a formidable force in women's international cricket, inspiring a new generation of fast bowlers.
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