Indian wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's Cricket Ground in London [1].
The achievement marks a historic milestone for women's cricket, as Bhatia is the first female player to have her name placed on the prestigious Lord's Honours Board [2].
Bhatia reached the milestone during day three of the one-off Test match against England on July 14, 2024 [1]. She scored 113 runs off 158 balls [1]. Her performance contributed to a significant total that set a target of 457 runs for the England team [1].
This performance follows a period of recovery for the batter, who returned to the field after suffering a serious knee injury [2]. The century serves as a definitive return to form for the Indian international.
"My best is yet to come," Bhatia said [3].
Bhatia said that the milestone is a starting point for her future ambitions following her rehabilitation. The innings at the historic London venue establishes a new benchmark for Indian women's batting in overseas Test conditions.
"I am looking forward to bigger things after this comeback," Bhatia said [4].
“Yastika Bhatia is the first female player to have her name placed on the prestigious Lord's Honours Board.”
Bhatia's entry onto the Lord's Honours Board breaks a long-standing gender barrier at one of cricket's most traditional venues. By scoring a century at the 'Home of Cricket,' she elevates the global profile of the Indian women's team and demonstrates the increasing competitiveness of women's Test cricket on the world stage.
