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ENG vs IND one-off Test: Best is yet to come, says first woman Test centurion at Lord’s Yastika Bhatia

Yastika Bhatia has become the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's, helping India set a formidable target for England. The batter expressed confidence in the team's future performance following her historic 113-run innings.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read
ENG vs IND one-off Test: Best is yet to come, says first woman Test centurion at Lord’s Yastika Bhatia

Indian batter Yastika Bhatia made history by becoming the first female cricketer to record a Test century at Lord's. Bhatia scored 113 runs off 158 deliveries, a performance that anchored the visitors' command over the one-off Test match.

India declared their second innings at the stroke of tea on the third day of play. The declaration established a massive 457-run target for the England hosts to chase in their final innings as they attempt to salvage the match.

Reflecting on her milestone achievement, Bhatia noted that while the century was a significant personal and team success, the "best is yet to come" for Indian women's cricket. The innings marks a landmark moment for the sport at the historic venue. Source: News Excerpt.

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