Yastika Bhatia created history by becoming the first batter to score a century in Women's Test cricket at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter porduced a composed and memorable innings at the Home of Cricket. Her landmark hundred etched her name into the record books and marked a defining moment in women's cricket history.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia scripted history by becoming the first-ever batter to score a century in Women's Test cricket at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. The left-hander reached the three-figure mark with a composed and determined innings on one of cricket's most prestigious stages. Her remarkable feat marked a historic moment for both Indian and world women's cricket.
Bhatia walked in after the opening stand and played with remarkable composure, steadily building India's innings alongside the top order. She stitched together a crucial 73-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who scored a fluent 70 off 130 balls, before taking charge of the innings after the vice-captain's dismissal. The pair laid a solid platform that allowed India to tighten their grip on the contest.
Although Jemimah Rodrigues (3) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (16) failed to convert their starts, Bhatia ensured the momentum remained with India. She later added a valuable 52-run partnership with Deepti Sharma (10) before the latter was dismissed.
Displaying patience and flawless shot selection, Bhatia brought up her historic century with confidence, frustrating England's bowling attack led by Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone.
