Yastika Bhatia Becomes First Woman Batter To Score Hundred in Tests at Lord's, Achieves Feat During INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026
Yastika Bhatia has made history at Lord's, becoming the first woman batter to score a Test century at the iconic London venue on July 12, 2026. The 25-year-old India Women's star achieved the unprecedented feat on Day 3 of the one-off Test against England Women, etching her name in the 'Home of Cricket's' record books and marking a monumental moment for.
The 'Home of Cricket' witnessed a momentous occasion today, July 12, 2026, as India Women's Yastika Bhatia crafted a sublime century, securing her place as the first woman batter ever to reach three figures in a Test match at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground. Her stellar performance on Day 3 of the ongoing INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026 against England Women captivated spectators and marked a significant milestone for women's cricket. 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.
With Mandhana dismissed earlier on Day 3 for less than a century, Bhatia seized the opportunity to create history. Bhatia reached reached her maiden Test and international hundred in 144 balls, which were laced with 10 fours, and stands with Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma.
Bhatia, a 25-year-old left-handed batter born on November 1, 2000, displayed exceptional composure and skill, navigating a challenging English bowling attack to bring up her maiden Test hundred. The feat comes after her teammate Mandhana narrowly missed the same milestone on Day 1, falling short at 83 runs. India had earlier posted 285 in their first innings, with England being bowled out for 170. India then built a commanding lead, reaching 154/1 at stumps on Day 2.
A Landmark Day for Women's Test Cricket
This historic one-off Test marks the first time a women's Test match has been played at Lord's, a venue steeped in 142 years of men's Test cricket history. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) owned ground, with a capacity of 31,100 spectators, has long been a dream venue for cricketers worldwide, and Bhatia's century adds a glorious chapter to its storied legacy. The match is part of India Women's multi-format tour of England in 2026, which also included a T20I series. Heather Knight Retires: England Legend Announces International Retirement Following INDW vs ENGW One-Off Test 2026.
India Women hold a historical Test record against England of three wins, one loss, and eleven draws prior to this match. While England secured their lone victory against India in 1995, India Women have remained unbeaten in Tests against England in England since then, recording two wins and seven draws on English soil.
India's recent form in the white-ball format saw them exit the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at the group stage, while England reached the final. However, the Test arena has seen India's resurgence, including a dominant 347-run victory over England in Navi Mumbai in 2023.
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