India Shine on Day 1 at Lord's
India ended the opening day of the historic women's Test match against England at 285 runs, courtesy of impressive half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma.
Indian Innings
Mandhana scored a fluent 77, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma contributed 76 and 67 respectively. Their efforts helped India post a competitive total, despite a late collapse that saw the team lose 5 wickets for 67 runs.
The Indian innings was marked by a 153-run partnership between Mandhana and Shafali Verma, which laid the foundation for the team's total.
England's Response
In response, England's openers struggled to get going, with Danielle Wyatt departing early for 1 run. At stumps, England were 21/1, with Nat Sciver and Heather Knight at the crease.
The hosts' spinners played a crucial role in restricting India's innings, but England's batting lineup will look to build on their start on day 2.
Day 2: What to Expect
The match remains finely balanced, with both teams having opportunities to gain the upper hand on day 2. Will India's bowlers continue to dominate, or can England's batting lineup stage a strong comeback?
Stay tuned to find out!