Whenever England and India meet in women’s cricket, fans want the numbers first and the story second. This guide gives you the full England Women vs India Women scorecard for the 2026 summer, including the historic one-off Test at Lord’s and the three-match T20I series that came before it. Alongside the scores, you will find the key performances, turning points, records and a short guide to reading a scorecard, so you get the full picture in one place.
England Women vs India Women 2026: Series Overview
India Women toured England from late May to mid-July 2026. The tour began with three T20Is, which served as preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted in England. After the tournament ended, both teams returned for a one-off Test match at Lord’s from 10 to 13 July. England took the T20I series 2–1, while India won the Test by a huge margin of 270 runs.
Here is the summary of every match between the two sides this summer:
| Match | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Chelmsford | 28 May 2026 | India won by 38 runs |
| 2nd T20I | Bristol | 30 May 2026 | England won by 26 runs |
| 3rd T20I | Taunton | 2 June 2026 | England won by 6 wickets |
| World Cup warm-up (unofficial) | Cardiff | 10 June 2026 | England won by 5 runs |
| Only Test | Lord’s, London | 10–13 July 2026 | India won by 270 runs |
Only Test Scorecard: England Women vs India Women at Lord’s
This was the first women’s Test ever played at Lord’s, and it was also Women’s Test number 153. England won the toss and chose to bowl first. Alice Capsey, Mady Villiers and Shree Charani all made their Test debuts in the match. The match was scheduled for four days and finished on the morning of day four.
Result: India Women won by 270 runs. Player of the Match: Kranti Gaud.
| Innings | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st innings | India Women | 285 all out (74.5 overs) |
| 1st innings | England Women | 170 all out (59.1 overs) |
| 2nd innings | India Women | 341/7 declared |
| 2nd innings | England Women | 186 all out (target 457) |
India’s first innings: 285
India began badly when Shafali Verma was caught behind off Lauren Filer for a duck in the second over. Smriti Mandhana then took control with a fluent 83 off 108 balls, and Jemimah Rodrigues added a lively 35 before being bowled by Issy Wong. Harmanpreet Kaur made a patient 58 off 121 balls before Villiers, on debut, bowled her through the gate just before tea. England’s bowlers shared the wickets fairly evenly: Sophie Ecclestone finished with 3 for 68, while Filer, Wong and Villiers took two each.
England’s first innings: 170
England’s reply collapsed against India’s pace and spin. Kranti Gaud took 5 for 37 from 17 overs, and Sneh Rana added 2 for 41. Amy Jones top-scored with 52 and Nat Sciver-Brunt made 44 off 85 balls, but nobody else gave real support. The innings ended with India holding a lead of 115 runs.
India’s second innings: 341/7 declared
Wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia was the star here. She scored 113 off 210 balls, which was her first century in any form of international cricket, and it made her the first woman to score a Test hundred at Lord’s. Smriti Mandhana also passed fifty in the second innings, which gave her half-centuries in both innings of the match. India then declared and set England 457 to win, a target far beyond anything ever chased successfully in a women’s Test.
England’s second innings: 186
England were in trouble early, losing half their side for just 59 runs. Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaud were responsible for many of those early wickets. Amy Jones fought back with 54, which made her only the second batter to score fifties in both innings of a women’s Test while batting at No. 6 or lower. Sophie Ecclestone then scored her first Test half-century and shared a late partnership with number eleven Lauren Filer, which took the game into the fourth morning. Sneh Rana ended England’s resistance by bowling Ecclestone for exactly 50. Rana finished with 4 for 42 in the innings and 6 for 83 in the match, and Deepti Sharma took two quick wickets on the final morning to help seal the win.
Records and Milestones from the Lord’s Test
The match was full of firsts. Kranti Gaud became the first woman to have her name placed on the Lord’s honours board for a five-wicket haul. Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at the ground. Gaud finished with match figures of 7 for 91 and won the Player of the Match award at just 22 years old.
The result also carries weight in the wider rivalry. It was India’s fourth-biggest win by runs in women’s Test history and one of England’s heaviest defeats by runs. It also moved India ahead 3–1 in women’s Tests between the two sides, with the rest of the matches drawn. On a more emotional note, England’s Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight both retired from international cricket after this match, and the Indian players formed a guard of honour for them as they walked out to bat.
T20I Series Scorecards: England Women vs India Women
1st T20I, Chelmsford: India won by 38 runs
India scored 188/7 after Yastika Bhatia hit a 31-ball fifty and shared a 126-run third-wicket stand with Jemimah Rodrigues. That partnership was the highest for India for the third wicket in Women’s T20Is. Rodrigues finished with 69 off 40 balls and took the Player of the Match award. England managed only 150/8 in reply, and Amy Jones was the only batter who stood firm.
2nd T20I, Bristol: England won by 26 runs
England scored 168/5 after a slow start, and Freya Kemp lifted them with a quick 39 off 13 balls. She then took the important wickets of Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues with the ball, finishing with 2 for 15. Charlie Dean bowled 12 dot balls on her way to 2 for 20, and Lauren Bell also took two wickets as India finished on 142/9.
3rd T20I, Taunton: England won by 6 wickets
India posted 180/5, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur making an unbeaten 56. England slipped to 38 for 3 in reply, but Alice Capsey (82 off 43 balls) and Heather Knight (70 not out off 42) added 137 in just 76 balls to win with nine balls to spare. Capsey was named Player of the Series, and Lauren Bell was England’s leading wicket-taker with seven wickets. On the India side, Yastika Bhatia scored the most runs with 119.
Warm-up Match Before the T20 World Cup
The two teams also met in an unofficial warm-up at Cardiff on 10 June. England scored 171/6 through Amy Jones (64) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (57), and India fell just short on 166 despite a fast 68 from Richa Ghosh. England won by five runs. This game did not count as an official T20I, so it is not part of the series record.
Head-to-Head Context: Recent Meetings
The rivalry has become far more balanced in recent years. In 2025, India won the ODI series 2–1 and the T20I series 3–2 in England, which included their first-ever T20I series win over England. In late 2023, England won a T20I series 2–1 in India, but India won the one-off Test in Mumbai by a record 347 runs. The 2026 summer followed the same pattern: England stronger in T20 cricket at home, India stronger when the game demands patience and skill in the longer format.
How to Read a Cricket Scorecard
If you are new to scorecards, the layout is easy once you know what to look for. The batting section lists each batter with the way they were dismissed, the runs they scored, the balls they faced, and the number of fours and sixes. A strike rate tells you how quickly they scored. The bowling section shows overs bowled, maidens, runs conceded, wickets taken and the economy rate. “Fall of wickets” tells you the team score when each wicket went down, which helps you see when the collapse or the big partnership happened. Extras, such as byes, leg byes, wides and no-balls, are added to the total at the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the England Women vs India Women Test at Lord’s in 2026?
India won by 270 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Kranti Gaud, who took 5 for 37 in England’s first innings and 2 for 54 in the second.
Who won the T20I series?
England won 2–1 after India took the opener at Chelmsford.
Who scored the first women’s Test century at Lord’s?
Yastika Bhatia, with 113 in India’s second innings.
Where can I follow live scores?
The official ECB and BCCI channels and major cricket sites show ball-by-ball scorecards during live matches.
Final Thoughts
The 2026 England Women vs India Women contests gave cricket fans a lot to remember. England showed their strength in the shorter format, but India’s bowlers and top order were far superior at Lord’s, and the milestones set by Kranti Gaud and Yastika Bhatia will stay in the record books for a long time. When the two sides next meet, this summer’s scorecards will make a useful reference for how the rivalry is developing.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information only. Scores, statistics and records were compiled from match reports available at the time of writing, and official scorecards may be updated or corrected later. Please check the official ECB, BCCI or ICC websites for the final scorecards. This article is not affiliated with any cricket board, team or player.