Smriti Mandhana Completes 300 International Matches For India Women, Achieves Milestone During INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026
Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has achieved a significant milestone, playing her 300th international match for India Women during the One-Off Test against England at Lord's on July 10, 2026. The 29-year-old becomes the youngest woman cricketer globally and the third Indian to reach this feat, marking a historic day at the Home of Cricket.
Star Indian opener and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has achieved a monumental career milestone, stepping onto the field for her 300th international match for India Women today, Friday, July 10, 2026. The historic feat came during the much-anticipated INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026 against England Women at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. Mandhana's entry into this elite club marks her as only the 12th woman cricketer worldwide and the third Indian woman, after legends Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, to reach 300 international appearances. India Women vs England Women Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, One-Off Test 2026.
At 29 years and 357 days old, the elegant left-hander is also the youngest woman cricketer to achieve this remarkable landmark, surpassing South Africa's Sune Luus and Australia's Ellyse Perry.
A Milestone at the Home of Cricket
Mandhana expressed immense pride in reaching her 300th international game at Lord's, a venue that holds special significance for her. "I remember playing the 2017 World Cup final here at Lord's. I didn't have a great World Cup then, and I didn't know if I'd get the chance to play for India again. So to come back and play my 300th international match at Lord's, I couldn't ask for a better venue," Mandhana said ahead of the match.
This Test match itself is a historic occasion, marking the first-ever women's Test to be played at the Home of Cricket in its 142-year history. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to bowl first against Harmanpreet Kaur's India. Tammy Beaumont Retires: England Opener Set To Take International Retirement After IND-W vs ENG-W One-Off Test 2026 at Lord's.
Mandhana's Journey to 300
Smriti Mandhana, born on July 18, 1996, made her international debut in 2013 and has since evolved into one of the most consistent and explosive batters in women's cricket. Her 300 international matches are distributed across formats as follows:
| Format | Matches |
|---|---|
| Tests | 9 |
| ODIs | 120 |
| T20Is | 171 |
| Total | 300 |
She has amassed over 10,000 international runs with multiple records to her name, including being the joint record-holder for the most international centuries by a woman.
Match Details and Where to Watch
The One-Off Test between India Women and England Women is scheduled from July 10 to July 13, 2026, with play commencing daily at 11:00 AM BST (3:30 PM IST).
Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London
Head-to-Head (Tests)
The two teams have a rich history in Test cricket:
- Matches Played: 15
- India Wins: 3
- England Wins: 1
- Draws: 11
The last Test encounter saw India Women defeat England Women by 347 runs in Navi Mumbai in December 2023. Smriti Mandhana's 300th international appearance at Lord's during such a historic match further solidifies her status as one of India's cricketing greats, inspiring a new generation of players and fans alike.
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