England's one‑off Test at Lord's swung decisively after day two. India posted 285, then 154-1, giving a 269‑run advantage. Smriti Mandhana led with an 83 and an unbeaten 69, building an 88‑run partnership with Shafali Verma before Verma fell to Sophie Ecclestone for 33.

Stopping England's chase, Kranti Gaud recorded 5-37, earning a place on the Lord's Test honours board. She removed key wickets, including Nat Sciver‑Brunt and Alice Capsey, and her disciplined line forced a collapse that left England at 170.

England's bowlers struggled on a flat surface, yielding 154-1. The hosts collapsed in the last six wickets for 39 runs, underlined by a shaky first‑innings total. The 269‑run lead positions India to bat England out of the game on day three, while England faces a tough fight for a draw.

With two more days of good weather, the match will test England’s resilience after a T20 World Cup stint. The result sets India on a winning trajectory, while England must tighten bowling and batting to avoid defeat.