The historic balconies, timeless pavilion and legendary Honours Boards of Lord's have witnessed cricket's greatest names for generations. Now, two Indian women have added their own golden chapter to that legacy.

In a landmark moment during the Women's Test against England, Kranti Gaud and Yastika Bhatia delivered performances that will be remembered for years to come. While Kranti became the first woman to feature on the Lord's Honours Board for a five-wicket haul, Yastika became the first woman ever to score a Test century at Lord's, making it a historic double celebration for Indian cricket. Yastika also earned her place on the Lord's Honours Board.

The Lord's Honours Boards are legendary wooden plaques housed in the home and away dressing rooms at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, recognising remarkable individual achievements. Players earn a place on these coveted boards by scoring a century or taking five or more wickets in an innings during a Test or limited-overs international match, securing a lasting place in Lord's cricketing history.

Kranti Gaud's Golden Spell Leaves England Stunned

Just 22 years old, Kranti Gaud produced the performance of her young Test career with a sensational spell of 5 wickets for 37 runs. Her fiery bowling dismantled England for 170, handing India a commanding 115-run first-innings lead and putting the visitors firmly in control.

With every wicket, Kranti edged closer to history. Her final breakthrough completed a memorable five-wicket haul and secured her place as the first woman ever to have a bowling performance honoured on the Lord's Test Honours Board. After the day's play Kranti said that it was a completely different feeling and that she felt proud to be the first woman to get her name on the Lord's Honours Board.

The young pacer revealed she had dreamt of achieving exactly this moment before arriving at the famous ground. Her favourite dismissal was England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, while the final wicket came after a spectacular one-handed catch by Shafali Verma, making the milestone even more memorable.

Yastika Bhatia's Comeback Century Becomes History

If Kranti dominated with the ball, Yastika Bhatia dazzled with the bat. The left-handed batter remained unbeaten on 113, becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's. Her elegant innings earned her a place on the iconic Honours Board and further tightened India's grip on the contest.

For Yastika, however, the century meant far more than a statistical milestone. After spending nearly a year battling injuries that forced her to miss key tournaments, including the Women's Premier League and part of India's ODI World Cup preparations, simply returning to international cricket had been a challenge. Standing on the Lord's balcony after reaching three figures felt, in her own words, "like a dream."

The first-ever women's Test at Lord's has already become one of the most memorable chapters in Indian cricket history. Kranti Gaud's devastating bowling and Yastika Bhatia's inspiring century have done more than put India in a commanding position—they now tell a richer and more inclusive story.

Two extraordinary performances. Two historic firsts. One unforgettable day at the Home of Cricket.