India's No.3 batter Yastika Bhatia, on Sunday, etched her name into women's cricket folklore as she became the first-ever woman to score a Test century at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. She achieved the feat during the third day of the one-off Test between England and India. The left-handed batter produced a composed and determined innings, reaching the three-figure mark in 145 deliveries. Her knock was laced with 12 boundaries, not only marking her maiden Test century but also standing as the highest score of her red-ball career. Yastika was eventually dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone in the second innings, but it wasn't before she played a knock of 113 runs off 158 balls, with the help of 14 fours. It was an innings built on patience, discipline and timely stroke play, helping India strengthen their position in the contest. Beginning the day on her overnight score, Yastika received an early reprieve that could have changed the course of her innings.
Published: July 12, 2026 2:37 pm
Source: Hindustan Times — Read original