IND W vs ENG W: India's Yastika Bhatia becomes first woman to score Test century at Lord's
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Yastika Bhatia Photograph: (BCCI Women/X)
Yastika Bhatia scripted history by becoming the first woman cricketer to score a Test century at Lord's.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia etched her name into the record books on Sunday (Jul 12), becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s. The historic feat came on the third day of India’s ongoing four-day Test against England, with Bhatia reaching the milestone by taking Issy Wong for a single to register her maiden Test hundred.
The landmark moment sparked an emotional celebration, as Bhatia acknowledged the applause by raising her bat and removing her helmet before bowing to the pitch and touching it with her forehead as a mark of respect.
She also folded her hands in gratitude while her teammates applauded from the dressing-room balcony and dugout. Her innings also secured her a coveted place on the prestigious Lord’s honours board.
Playing only her fourth Test for India, Bhatia brought up her century in 145 deliveries during the second innings. Her knock was defined by calmness, resilience and disciplined strokeplay, standing out on one of cricket’s most iconic grounds.
The innings also created a new Indian record, as Bhatia now holds the highest score by an Indian batter in the third or fourth innings of a Women’s Test, eclipsing Sandhya Agarwal’s unbeaten 98 against New Zealand in Lucknow in 1985.
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Beyond the records, Bhatia’s century marks a significant milestone for Indian women’s cricket, combining individual excellence with a historic achievement at the Home of Cricket.
Adding another layer to the accomplishment, Bhatia became only the second Indian left-handed batter, across both men’s and women’s cricket, to score a Test hundred at Lord’s.
The only other Indian to achieve the feat is Sourav Ganguly, who scored a memorable 131 on his Test debut at the venue in 1996.
