Cricket history will be made when England Women take on India Women in the only Test match at Lord’s from July 10 to 13, 2026. This will be the first-ever Women’s Test at the iconic Home of Cricket and marks a historic milestone for women’s cricket. If you’ve got a ticket, or are thinking of joining the crowd, here’s a warm, human guide for you.
Match Details
- Match: England Women vs India Women – Only Test
- Dates: 10–13 July 2026
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
- Start Time: 11:00 AM BST
- Start Time (India): 3:30 PM IST (Daily)
Why is this match historic?
This Test is one of the most significant matches in women’s cricket history.
- It is the first-ever Women’s Test to be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
- The occasion marks 50 years since Rachael Heyhoe Flint led England Women onto the Lord’s field in 1976.
- More than 30,000 tickets were sold before the match, making it the highest-attended Women’s Test in the United Kingdom.
About Lord’s Cricket Ground
- Established: 1814
- Capacity: Approximately 31,000 spectators
- Owner: Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
Lord’s is known worldwide as the Home of Cricket and is famous for its Honours Boards, Long Room, and the unique Lord’s Slope, which often helps fast bowlers generate extra movement.
Match Format
The match will be played in the traditional five-day Test format using the red ball.
Each team will have two innings, with standard Test cricket rules, including the follow-on, applying
Lord’s Pitch Report
The Lord’s surface generally offers something for both batters and bowlers throughout the match.
- Early movement for seam bowlers
- Swing under cloudy conditions
- Batting becomes easier after Day 2
- Spinners become more effective later in the match
Expected Weather at Lord’s (10–13 July 2026)
Note: Weather forecasts become reliable only a few days before the match.
- Temperature: 18°C–25°C
- Rain Chances: Brief showers are possible.
- Humidity: Moderate to high
- Wind: Light to moderate, assisting swing bowling
If overcast conditions prevail, fast bowlers are likely to enjoy extra movement, while sunny conditions should make batting easier as the match progresses.
England Women vs India Women Head-to-Head (Tests)
England Women and India Women have faced each other 15 times in Women’s Test cricket.
| Record | Stats |
| Matches Played | 15 |
| England Wins | 2 |
| India Wins | 1 |
| Drawn Matches | 12 |
The last Test between the two sides was played in December 2023, when India registered a historic 347-run victory, their first-ever Women’s Test win over England.
Official Test Squads
For the England Women vs India Women Only Test (10–13 July 2026), here are the official Test squads announced for both teams.
India Women’s Test Squad
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Smriti Mandhana (Vice-captain)
- Yastika Bhatia (WK)
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Shafali Verma
- Harleen Deol
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Sneh Rana
- Renuka Singh
- Shree Charani
- Kranti Gaud
- Nandani Sharma
- Pratika Rawal
- Sayali Satghare
England Women’s Test Squad
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain)
- Charlie Dean (Vice-captain)
- Tammy Beaumont
- Lauren Bell
- Alice Capsey
- Tilly Corteen-Coleman
- Sophia Dunkley
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Lauren Filer
- Dani Gibson
- Amy Jones (WK)
- Heather Knight
- Linsey Smith
- Issy Wong
- Danni Wyatt-Hod
Predicted Playing XIs
These Predicted Playing XIs are predictions and may change depending on fitness, pitch conditions, and subject to the official announcement at the toss. Most likely 11 players expected to play the match based on current form, team balance, fitness, pitch conditions, and expert predictions. It is not the officially announced team. The final Playing XI is confirmed only at the toss, usually about 30 minutes before the match starts.
India Women (Predicted Playing XIs)
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Harleen Deol
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Deepti Sharma
- Sneh Rana
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Titas Sadhu
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
England Women (Predicted Playing XIs )
- Tammy Beaumont
- Sophia Dunkley
- Heather Knight
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (C)
- Alice Capsey
- Amy Jones (WK)
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Charlie Dean
- Kate Cross
- Lauren Bell
- Lauren Filer
Players to Watch
India: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh.
England: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Tammy Beaumont.
Where to Watch England Women vs India Women Only Test Live?
In India
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3 & Sony Sports 4, depending on language availability).
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV (subscription required).
In the United Kingdom
- TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket.
- Live Streaming: Sky Go and NOW (for Sky Sports subscribers).
In the United States & Canada
- TV & Streaming: Willow TV.
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (Willow TV add-on in supported regions).
In Australia
- Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (where broadcasting rights apply).
- Live Score & Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Final Thoughts
The England Women vs India Women Test at Lord’s is more than just another international fixture—it is a landmark event in women’s cricket. With history, world-class players and the prestige of Lord’s coming together, fans can expect four days of high-quality red-ball cricket. Whether you’re watching from the stands or following from home, this is a match you won’t want to miss.
