In a landmark moment for women’s cricket, the iconic Lord’s Stadium is set to host its first-ever women’s Test match in 2026. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced this historic event, which will see India and England face off in a one-off Test.
Women’s Test debuts at Lord’s
Lord’s Cricket Ground, often referred to as the “home of cricket,” will witness this momentous clash. Its hallowed turf, steeped in tradition, will now echo with the sounds of women cricketers battling for supremacy.
After a three-match ODI series between India and England in July 2025, the Indian team will return to England for this prestigious Test match. The last time these two teams met in a women’s Test was in December 2023 in Mumbai.
🚨 Lord's to make Women's Test debut!
England will host India in a Women's Test at Lord's in 2026.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/bGhbzQj7SQ
— Women’s CricZone (@WomensCricZone) August 22, 2024
Women’s Tests are a rarity, usually scheduled as one-off matches within longer white-ball series. However, India has recently expressed a desire for more Test cricket, having faced England, South Africa, and Australia in the last three years. Lord’s, with its storied past, now becomes the stage for this significant encounter.
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