Kranti Gaur Makes History at Lords, Becomes First Female Cricketer to Achieve 5-Wicket Haul in Test Match The second day of the women’s Test match between India and England at Lords saw a historic milestone as 22-year-old fast bowler Kranti Gaur etched her name into cricket history. Gaur, playing her second Test match for Team India, claimed five wickets in England’s first innings, becoming the first female cricketer to achieve this feat at the iconic venue. Her performance, combined with the efforts of fellow bowler Sayali Satghare, dismantled England’s batting lineup, setting the stage for a commanding lead. India’s dominance in the match was evident from the outset. In the first innings, the hosts posted a formidable total of 285 runs, with Smriti Mandhana anchoring the innings with a fluent half-century. Mandhana’s 72 not out, along with Yastika Bhatia’s 39, ensured India’s strong position. England, in contrast, struggled to match the pace, collapsing to 170 all out in their first innings. Gaur’s five-wicket haul—37 runs conceded—was pivotal in this collapse, as she dismissed key England batters including Mia Boucher and Alice Capes. The second innings further solidified India’s grip on the match. By the close of play, India had amassed 154 runs for just one wicket, extending their lead to 269 runs. Gaur’s partnership with Satghare in the first innings had disrupted England’s top order, leaving the hosts with a fragile foundation. England’s vice-captain Amy Jones managed a half-century, but her dismissal by Rachna Ghosh at the end of the day’s play left the team reeling. The significance of this match cannot be overstated. It marked the first women’s Test to be played at Lords, a venue traditionally associated with men’s cricket.#smriti_mandhana #yastika_bhatia #lords #kranti_gaur #amary_jones
