"Girls are better than our boys": Fans react after India Women's historic Test win over England at Lord's

India Women created history with a dominant 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord's on Monday (July 13, 2026). Harmanpreet Kaur's side outplayed the hosts in every department to register their first-ever women's Test win at the iconic venue. The famous victory quickly became one of the biggest talking points on social media.

Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages as India completed one of the greatest wins in the history of women's cricket. Many praised the team's fearless performance, while others compared the achievement with the Indian men's team. One viral reaction that grabbed attention read, "Girls are better than our boys," reflecting the excitement among cricket fans after the historic triumph.

Adding to the special occasion, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited the Indian dressing room before the start of Day 4 and delivered an inspiring pep talk to the players. India then completed the remaining four wickets in the morning session to seal a memorable 270-run victory, giving fans another unforgettable moment to celebrate.

India seal their maiden Test win at Lord's, sparking a wave of comparisons to the men's team on social media

India Women delivered a brilliant performance to register their first-ever Test victory at Lord's. After scoring 285 in the first innings, they bowled England out for 170 to take a crucial 115-run lead. Kranti Gaud starred with the ball, claiming 5/37 and becoming the first woman to take a five-wicket haul in a Test at Lord's, earning a place on the famous Honours Board.

India stayed in control throughout the match. They declared their second innings at 341/7, setting England a massive target of 457. On Day 4, India needed just four more wickets and quickly finished the job by bowling England out for 186, sealing a memorable 270-run victory at the Home of Cricket.

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The historic win also sparked comparisons with the Indian men's team on social media. While the women celebrated a famous Test victory at Lord's, many fans pointed out that the Indian men's team had recently suffered a 4-0 T20I series defeat to England. The contrast led to several viral reactions, with fans praising the women's team for delivering a memorable performance.

From Richa Ghosh's stunning catch to a dominant bowling display — how India sealed the historic result

India laid the foundation for victory with a brilliant all-round performance. England won the toss at Lord's and chose to bowl first, but India posted 285 in the first innings, with Smriti Mandhana top-scoring with 83. In reply, England were bowled out for 170 as Kranti Gaud starred with a sensational spell of 5/37. She dismissed Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey and Lauren Bell, becoming the first woman to take a five-wicket haul in a Test at Lord's and earning a place on the famous Honours Board.

India carried a 115-run lead into the second innings and tightened their grip on the match. Smriti Mandhana once again impressed with 70, while Yastika Bhatia played a magnificent knock of 113 from 158 balls, including 14 fours. 

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Her century also earned her a place on the Lord's Honours Board. Richa Ghosh then produced a quickfire unbeaten half-century before captain Harmanpreet Kaur declared the innings at 341/7, setting England a massive target of 457 runs.

England failed to mount a fightback in the final innings. Before the start of Day 4, Sachin Tendulkar visited the Indian dressing room and delivered an inspiring pep talk to the players. India then wrapped up the match by taking the remaining four wickets for just 42 runs. Sneh Rana led the attack, while Sayali Satghare, Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma picked up two wickets each as England were bowled out for 186. India sealed a historic 270-run victory to register their first-ever women's Test win at Lord's.

"This team deserves more respect," say fans as India Women's rise continues to gather momentum

Fans flooded social media after India's historic Test win at Lord's, with many saying, "This team deserves more respect." Several supporters praised Harmanpreet Kaur and her team for creating history, while others said the women had once again made the country proud. Many fans also called for greater recognition, better coverage and more opportunities for the Indian women's team.

BCCI President Mithun Manhas also congratulated the team on their remarkable achievement. In a post on social media, he wrote, "History in the making!! Well done @BCCIWomen for achieving this extraordinary feat. The entire nation is proud of you. Many congratulations to Harmanpreet and her entire team along with the support staff. Jai Hind!!"

Former India Women's captain Mithali Raj joined the celebrations by praising the team's outstanding all-round performance. She congratulated Yastika Bhatia for her superb century and Kranti Gaud for her five-wicket haul, which earned both players a place on the prestigious Lord's Honours Board. Mithali also praised Smriti Mandhana for her composed batting across both innings, saying it laid the foundation for India's famous victory.