Lord's to host its historic first-ever women's Test in 2026; India vs England at the Home of Cricket
Lord's Cricket Ground will host its first-ever women's Test match in 2026 when England face India from July 10-13, as part of a significant summer of cricket that includes England hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup from June 12 to July 15, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) announcement of their 2026 home schedule.
The historic Test match at Lord's represents a milestone for women's cricket in England, with the venue having never hosted a women's Test match in its long history. The match will follow the traditional four-day format used in women's cricket.
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England women's team, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, will have a busy season featuring multiple white-ball series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland, alongside the Test match against India.
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"We're 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 the men's and women's game."
"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.
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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're thrilled that Lord's will also host an England Women's Test match for the first time, marking a really special period for the women's game.
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The announcement comes after England Women's last home Test match in 2023, where they faced a defeat against Australia at Trent Bridge in a five-day format.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup returns to England for the first time since 2009, marking a significant moment for women's cricket in the country. The tournament is expected to draw substantial attention to women's cricket on home soil.
The ECB's 2026 schedule announcement encompasses both men's and women's international fixtures, featuring matches at various iconic venues across the country.
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