England and India are taking the pitch for the first-ever women’s Test match held at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The four-day fixture gets underway Friday morning, shattering the all-time UK attendance record for women’s Test cricket with over 33,000 tickets already sold.
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt leads a host squad looking for redemption. England is hunting for their first women’s Test victory against India since 1995. The timing adds a layer of extreme pressure. The hosts are returning to the field just five days after suffering a harsh defeat in the T20 World Cup final. But the setting itself commands attention.
This fixture arrives exactly 50 years after cricket pioneer Rachael Heyhoe Flint first captained an England women’s team at the venue. That milestone is driving unprecedented public demand, reflected directly in the record-breaking ticket sales. Fans in the stands will also witness the end of an era. England veteran Tammy Beaumont makes her final Test appearance this weekend.
The toss is scheduled for 10:30 AM BST, with the first ball to be bowled at 11:00 AM BST. Fans in the UK can follow the live coverage on Sky Sports Cricket. Viewers in India will rely on the Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV streaming, according to official international broadcast details covering the highly anticipated start time.