IND-W Vs ENG-W Live Score, One-Off Test Day 1: Smriti Mandhana Brings Up A Fluent Half-Century At Lord's

That's a classy response from Jemimah Rodrigues! Issy Wong bangs it in on a back of a length, but Rodrigues stays nicely leg-side of the ball, waits until the very last moment, and cuts it crisply past the diving gully fielder. Perfect placement, and the ball races away to the boundary.

Smriti Mandhana has absolutely nailed that. Sophie Ecclestone tosses it up, and Mandhana quickly gets down on one knee before unleashing a magnificent slog sweep over midwicket. It sails comfortably over the ropes, bringing up the first six of the match and capping off the opening hour in style. That's a statement shot!

Just when India looked like they were settling in, Lauren Bell produces an absolute beauty. After an inconsistent start with the new ball, she comes back over the wicket and delivers a peach.

It shapes in, then straightens just enough off the seam to completely beat Yastika Bhatia's attempted flick. The off stump is rattled, and Yastika's promising knock ends on 12. England have their second wicket, and Bell has the last laugh.

That's classic Smriti Mandhana. Bell offers a juicy half-volley, and Mandhana needs no second invitation. She leans into the drive and creams it through the covers, the ball racing away down the famous Lord's slope to the boundary. Pure timing!

What just happened!

Lauren Filer strikes early, and England have the breakthrough. A sharp delivery nips away, squares Shafali Verma up in defence, and finds the outside edge. Amy Jones makes no mistake behind the stumps, and Shafali's stay ends without troubling the scorers. A dream start for England, while India are rocked early at Lord's.

A quiet start from Bell. She strays down the leg side to Shafali Verma, who looks to flick it away but can't make contact. The ball brushes her thigh pad and they sneak through for a leg bye. India add one without the bat.

And we're underway at the iconic Lord's! Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma walk out to open the innings for India, with Mandhana taking strike. England have thrown the new ball to Lauren Bell, and the first delivery of this historic women's Test is just moments away. Let's go!

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sayali Satghare, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud

England Women (Playing XI): Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones(w), Mady Villiers, Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer

Harmanpreet said, "Great opportunity for us to set a total on the board and let's see how it goes. Big achievement for us to play a first Test at Lord's, all of us are excited. Going with two pacers and three spinners. We do have one debut, Charani is going to make her debut and Yastika is back".

Sciver-Brunt said, "We're going to bowl. The most you can get out of the wicket is now. Couple of days home for some people, nice relaxed time (build up to this Test). Stood here on such a special occasion, would be remiss of us to not think about what's happened before. Two debutants today. Alice Capsey and Mady make their debut."

England Women have won the toss and have opted to field.

England Women Squad: Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones(w), Emma Lamb, Mady Villiers, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, Grace Potts, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Eleanor Threlkeld

India Women Squad: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Yastika Bhatia(w), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Priya Punia, Richa Ghosh

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