Smriti Mandhana Shines as India Put England Under Pressure on Historic First Day of Women’s Test at Lord’s

India Women ended the opening day of the historic one-off Test against England at Lord’s in a strong position, bowling the hosts to 21/1 at stumps, leaving them 264 runs behind. Smriti Mandhana’s classy 83 led India to 285 all out, with England’s bowlers, led by Sophie Ecclestone, fighting back after a late collapse. England will need a strong batting effort on Day 2 to cut into India’s first-innings advantage on a pitch showing signs of turn.

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