Yastika Bhatia Makes History at Lord’s

Yastika Bhatia emerged as one of the main stars of the historic Test match between India and England at Lord’s. The Indian cricketer scored 113 runs and became the first woman to pass the 100-run mark at the ground. Her innings helped India build a commanding lead and eventually secure victory by a margin of 270 runs.

Yastika Bhatia Makes History at Lord’s: the full story

The third day of the Test match between England and India at Lord’s began with the visitors firmly in control, but it was Yastika Bhatia who ultimately put the match beyond England’s reach. The left-handed batter resumed her innings on 39 and calmly worked her way to 113, becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the iconic ground. She reached the milestone from 158 balls.

Interestingly, Bhatia enjoyed a huge slice of luck right at the start of the day’s play. A delivery from Lauren Bell clipped the stumps, but the bails stayed put, allowing the Indian batter to carry on. She made the most of that reprieve: her 113 runs proved to be one of the key factors that enabled India to set England a daunting target of 457.

After the match, Bhatia admitted that she could not have imagined such a turn of events only a few months earlier. “It’s incredible. Six months ago, I was in a completely different place. If someone had told me back then that my name would end up on the Lord’s honours board, I wouldn’t have believed them,” she said, reflecting on her recovery from a serious knee injury.

Who is Yastika Bhatia?

Yastika Bhatia is an Indian cricketer who was born on 1 November 2000 in Vadodara, Gujarat. She is a left-handed player who can feature as a specialist batter as well as a wicketkeeper.

Bhatia received her first call-up to India’s senior national team in 2021. During the same season, she made her debut in several international formats and gradually established herself as a regular member of the national side.

It is worth noting that Bhatia’s career has not been without setbacks. A left knee injury forced her to miss the 2025 World Cup and undergo a lengthy rehabilitation process.

Overall, her Test record had remained relatively modest before the latest match, but her 113-run innings against England set a new personal best.