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England thrashed by India at Lord’s as Heather Knight and Tammy Beamount bow out

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIndia claimed an emphatic victory (PA)India secured a dominant 270-run victory over England in the historic first women’s Test match held at Lord’s, wrapping up the win on the fourth morning. England, set an improbable target of 457 runs, collapsed to 59 for five on Sunday night, following a superb century by India's Yastika Bhatia, who became the first female batter to achieve an honours board century at the venue. Despite initial resistance from Amy Jones, who scored 54 before being dismissed early on day four, England's hopes dwindled as India pressed for victory. Sophie Ecclestone provided stubborn late resistance for England, battling through two dropped catches to achieve her maiden Test half-century before being the last batter out for 50. India's Sneh Rana was instrumental in sealing the victory, taking four for 42 as England were eventually bowled out for 186, sparking jubilant celebrations from the Indian team, while Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont will now head into international retirement. In fullEngland suffer heavy defeat in historic Test as India romp to victory at Lord’sMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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