NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made an announcement on Thursday, revealing that Lord’s, often referred to as the ‘home of cricket’, is set to witness a historic event in 2026.
The iconic venue will host its first-ever women’s Test match, featuring the national teams of India and England. This groundbreaking fixture will take place following a three-match ODI series between the two sides in July 2025, as per the information provided on the ECB’s official website.
“I’m also delighted we can confirm that India Women will return in 2026 to take on England Women in the first-ever women’s Test match at Lord’s.It will be a truly special occasion, and one of real significance,” ECB CEO Richard Gould said.
India and England will face off in a three-match ODI series on September 2, 4, and 7, with the games scheduled to take place at Headingley, Lord’s, and Southampton, respectively.
“It has also been confirmed that India Women will return in 2026 for a one-off Test match at Lord’s – the first-ever Women’s Test to be staged at the Home of Cricket,” the ECB added.
“England Women have played white-ball matches at Lord’s for the past three years, with another scheduled next year, but it will be the first time the ground has hosted a Women’s Test match.”
Since June 1986, India have contested nine Test matches against England on their home turf, with the most recent encounter, which took place at Bristol in June 2021, ending in a draw.
The iconic venue will host its first-ever women’s Test match, featuring the national teams of India and England. This groundbreaking fixture will take place following a three-match ODI series between the two sides in July 2025, as per the information provided on the ECB’s official website.
“I’m also delighted we can confirm that India Women will return in 2026 to take on England Women in the first-ever women’s Test match at Lord’s.It will be a truly special occasion, and one of real significance,” ECB CEO Richard Gould said.
India and England will face off in a three-match ODI series on September 2, 4, and 7, with the games scheduled to take place at Headingley, Lord’s, and Southampton, respectively.
“It has also been confirmed that India Women will return in 2026 for a one-off Test match at Lord’s – the first-ever Women’s Test to be staged at the Home of Cricket,” the ECB added.
“England Women have played white-ball matches at Lord’s for the past three years, with another scheduled next year, but it will be the first time the ground has hosted a Women’s Test match.”
Since June 1986, India have contested nine Test matches against England on their home turf, with the most recent encounter, which took place at Bristol in June 2021, ending in a draw.
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