Over 30,000 tickets have already been snapped up for the historic England Women vs India Women Test at Lord’s, highlighting the surging interest in women’s cricket. Set to take place from July 10 to July 13, this match will mark the first time a women’s Test is played at the iconic Home of Cricket in its 142-year history as a Test venue. Harmanpreet Kaur’s India and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s England will step onto one of cricket’s most legendary grounds for a showdown that means so much more than just the score. The ticket sales have already broken records for women’s Tests in the UK, making this fixture one of the most significant events in the modern women’s game.
The four-day match will stick to the traditional women’s Test format, kicking off at Lord’s on Friday morning. Both teams come in with different experiences from the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and are now shifting their focus from the shorter format to the longer game. India is eager to bounce back after an early exit from the World Cup, while England is looking to make a statement after finishing as runners-up in the tournament.
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After 142 Years, Lord’s Finally Welcomes Women’s Test Cricket
Lord’s is gearing up for a historic moment as it prepares to host a women’s Test match for the very first time since it opened its doors to Test cricket back in 1884. Over the years, the ground has seen 150 men’s Tests, but this Friday marks a significant milestone as women’s red-ball cricket finally takes center stage at the venue famously known as the Home of Cricket. This momentous occasion also coincides with the 50th anniversary of Lord’s hosting its inaugural women’s international match, where England triumphed over Australia in an ODI back in August 1976, led by the legendary Rachael Heyhoe Flint.
This match will be England Women’s 56th Test overall and the first to take place at Lord’s, following a series of fixtures held across 19 different venues since 1937. This shift is widely recognized as a crucial step forward in enhancing the growth and visibility of women’s cricket at the highest level.
On the pitch, both teams are eager for a fresh start. India didn’t make it past the group stage of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and faced a tough loss to Australia in their latest Test earlier this year. On the other hand, England hasn’t played a Test since January 2025 and is coming off a disappointing defeat in the World Cup final against Australia. However, recent encounters in this format lean in favor of India, who claimed victory over England by a whopping 347 runs in Navi Mumbai in 2023 and currently hold a 3-1 lead in the overall women’s Test series between the two teams.
