On a historic opening day at Lord's, India finished with a total of 285 in the women's Test match against England. The day began with England winning the toss and opting to bowl first, putting the visitors into bat under overcast conditions.
India's innings was anchored by significant contributions from Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, both of whom registered fifties. Their efforts were crucial in guiding India to a competitive total as both teams donned traditional whites for the landmark occasion at the iconic venue.