England faced a 270-run defeat against India in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's. Sophie Ecclestone was a standout performer, taking eight wickets across both innings, including a five-for in the second, and scoring her maiden Test half-century. Her first-innings dismissal of the Indian lower order saw her become England's all-time leading wicket-taker across formats.

This match also marked the international retirements of veteran Tammy Beaumont and captain Heather Knight. Beaumont concluded her career with scores of 2 and 0, while Knight managed 6 and 13. Amy Jones showed a return to form with two half-centuries, providing resistance for England. Mady Villiers impressed on her Test debut with the ball and provided batting depth.

Other players like Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell, and Lauren Filer had mixed performances, with opportunities arising due to the significant retirements. The team looked jaded after a short gap following the T20 World Cup. England's men's team is set to play India in a three-match ODI series.