India's Mandhana and Kaur Fall in Inaugural Women's Test at Lord's
Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur led India with half-centuries as England closed on 21 for 1 after bowling India out for 285.
- India reached 285 on Friday at Lord's in the inaugural women's Test, anchored by opener Smriti Mandhana's 83 runs before she was caught by Amy Jones.
- England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to bowl; 56 former cricketers rang the five-minute bell before play at the ground with 239 years of history.
- Harmanpreet Kaur scored 58 off 121 balls, while Deepti Sharma added 57 from 87 balls, and Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 35 to stabilize the innings.
- Issy Wong claimed two key wickets including Mandhana's, while debutant off-spinner Maddy Villiers dismissed Kaur and Lauren Bell removed Yastika Bhatia.
- By close of play, England reached 21 for one after Kranti Gaud trapped Tammy Beaumont; Maia Bouchier and Heather Knight steadied the reply.
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We will look to strike early on day 2, initial one hour important, says India all-rounder Deepti - The Tribune
Seasoned India cricket all-rounder Deepti Sharma said the first hour of the second day will be crucial, adding that the visitors will look to strike early and put England under pressure in the one-off women’s Test here. Invited to bat, India posted 285 in their first innings, courtesy half-centuries from senior batters Smriti Mandhana (83), […]
Lord's Test Day 1: India Women stutter to 285, but strike late to keep hosts at bay
India Women were bowled out for 285 despite fifties from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma, but struck late through Kranti Goud to leave England at 21 for 1 at stumps on an evenly poised opening day at Lord's.
England 21/1 At Stumps After Smriti Mandhana's 83 Steers India To 285 On Day 1 Of One-Off Test
Smriti Mandhana struck a stylish 83 while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both contributed fifties as India made 285 against England on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's.
Smriti, Harmanpreet, Deepti strike fifties but England bowl out India for 285
Smriti Mandhana: Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma scored fifties as India were bowled out for 285 on day one of the one-off Women's Test against England. The hosts ended the day on 21/1, trailing by 264 runs.
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