Lord's Cricket Stadium is set to witness history as the first-ever Women's Test between England vs India will be played at the iconic stadium. The England Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the same on Thursday, July 24. The historic match will be played from July 10 to 13 in 2026. The ECB announced the schedule for the Men's & Women's teams, with the India Women's team playing three T20Is before playing the Test at Lord's Stadium.
The red-ball game will be played after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. The Test match between the two countries is a significant and poignant moment in women's cricket. The game will be played over four days, as all women's Tests are played for that duration only. Apart from hosting India, the Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side will also host New Zealand and Ireland for a white-ball series.
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ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould expresses delight in the Lord's conducting the first-ever women's Test
"We are really excited to unveil what promises to be a spectacular summer of international cricket in 2026," said ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould. "With world-class opposition visiting iconic venues across the country, fans will have the chance to witness the very best of men's and women's game."
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"The highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, hosted here in England for the first time since 2009. It's a huge moment for the women's game, for Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team, and it's a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans. And just after that, we are thrilled that Lord's will also host an England Women's Test match for the first time, marking a special period for the Women's game."
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will also return to England, following the 2009 Women's edition, which was held there.
