The historic one-off Test match between England Women and India Women is set to commence on July 10 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. This landmark four-day fixture marks a momentous occasion in cricket history, as it will be the first-ever women’s Test match played at the prestigious ‘Home of Cricket’.
Led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, the hosts boast a formidable squad featuring experienced red-ball campaigners like Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, who is set for an emotional final international appearance. Backed by the lethal spin of Sophie Ecclestone and the raw pace of Lauren Filer, England will be determined to leverage their familiar home conditions to secure a historic victory.
Conversely, Harmanpreet Kaur‘s India Women arrive with immense confidence, carrying an incredible unbeaten record of never losing a Test match to England on English soil. Propelled by a stellar batting core featuring Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Varma, and Jemimah Rodrigues, alongside the elite all-round capabilities of Deepti Sharma, India look exceptionally well-balanced. Having outclassed England by a record 347 runs in their last red-ball meeting in 2023, the visitors aim to replicate that dominance. With overcast skies and the legendary Lord’s slope potentially aiding swing bowlers early on, this contest promises an absorbing tactical battle.
India Women tour of England 2026: Test Fixture
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time (London) | GMT / UTC | IST (India) |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | England Women vs India Women | Lord’s, London | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Squads
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nandni Sharma, Harleen Deol, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana, Priya Punia.
England Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Grace Potts, Ellie Threlkeld, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong
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Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- India: Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3, Sony Sports 4 (TV); Sony LIV (App & Website)
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket / Main Event (TV); NOW & Sky Go (Streaming)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV [Sign up here]
- Australia: Fox Sports (TV); Kayo Sports & Foxtel Go (Streaming)
- South Africa: SuperSport (TV & App)
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
