India Women vs England Women, Lord’s Test Day 3: Yastika Bhatia’s Maiden Century and Kranti Goud’s Five-For Put India on the Brink
India Women moved to the brink of a historic Test victory at Lord’s, dominating Day 3 of the one-off Test against England Women thanks to a maiden international century from Yastika Bhatia and a superb five-wicket haul from young seamer Kranti Goud. Building on a commanding position, India piled on the runs before their bowlers again ripped through the England order, leaving the hosts staring at a heavy defeat on the hallowed turf.
Yastika Bhatia’s Landmark Century
The batting highlight of the day belonged to Yastika Bhatia, who brought up her maiden international hundred with a beautifully-timed drive through deep extra cover off Lauren Bell. Compiling her century off 145 balls and decorated with 14 boundaries, the left-hander batted with poise and maturity to anchor India’s innings and extend their lead into match-winning territory. She was well supported by the aggressive strokeplay of Richa Ghosh, whose attacking half-century injected urgency and helped India build a massive advantage.
Kranti Goud Makes History
If Bhatia provided the runs, it was Kranti Goud who provided the cutting edge with the ball. The young quick had already made history by becoming the first woman to feature on the Lord’s Test bowling honours board with figures of 5 for 37, and she continued her outstanding match by making further inroads into England’s second innings, dismissing the experienced pair of Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight to leave the hosts reeling.
| Day 3 highlights | Detail |
|---|---|
| Yastika Bhatia | Maiden Test/international century (145 balls, 14 fours) |
| Richa Ghosh | Attacking half-century |
| Kranti Goud | 5 for 37 — first woman on the Lord’s honours board |
| Match situation | England needing 327 with only four wickets in hand |
Match Situation
By the close of a one-sided day, India held a commanding position built on Bhatia’s century, Ghosh’s cameo and a relentless collective bowling effort. England, set an enormous target, were left needing a further 327 runs with only four second-innings wickets in hand — a scarcely believable ask — leaving India firmly on course for a famous win at the home of cricket.
Key Talking Points
This has been a statement performance from India Women. Bhatia’s maturity under pressure and Goud’s fearless, incisive fast bowling have been the standout stories, but the victory push has been a genuine team effort. To dominate a Test at Lord’s in this fashion speaks to the growing strength and depth of Indian women’s cricket, and a win here would rank among the finest results in the team’s history.
What’s Next
India will look to wrap up the remaining England wickets on Day 4 and complete a landmark victory. Prime Hunt Daily will bring you the result and full analysis from the Lord’s Test, and continued coverage of women’s cricket.