Yastika’s Historic Ton, Bowlers Put India on Cusp of Lord’s Test Win
London: Wicketkeeper-batsman Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s before India’s bowlers tightened their grip in the historic one-off Women’s Test against England on Sunday. Going into the penultimate day with a lead of 269 points, India declared their second innings at 341/7 at the tea stroke, putting England to an improbable target of 457 in four sessions.
In response, England slumped to 130/6 with Amy Jones unbeaten on 52, leaving India just four wickets away from a memorable victory in the first women’s Test at Lord’s.
Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaud claimed two wickets each to ensure the visitors had complete control.
Short Points
India 285 and 341/7 declared; 86.3 overs (Yastika Bhatia 113, Smriti Mandhana 70, Richa Ghosh 50 not out; Sophie Ecclestone 5/118, Lauren Bell 2/27). England 170 and 130/6 in 40 overs (Amy Jones batting 52; Sayali Satghare 2/19, Kranti Gaud 2/40).
