Kranti Gaud shone with a remarkable five-wicket haul in Test cricket, leading India to bowl out England for 170 at Lord’s, securing a substantial 115-run first-innings lead. The 22-year-old seamer’s stellar performance, supported by the spinners, positioned India dominantly in the historic match. England’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt’s resistance was broken by Gaud’s sharp inswinger, ending her innings at 44 runs.
India’s grip tightened as Sayali Satghare and Sneh Rana took crucial wickets, pushing England further into trouble. Gaud’s relentless bowling pressure paid off with a memorable spell, including a stunning catch by Shafali Verma. With exceptional figures of 5 for 37, Gaud became the youngest Indian woman fast bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul in Test cricket, surpassing a previous record held by Jhulan Goswami.
Issy Wong offered brief resistance for England, but Deepti Sharma’s lbw dismissal of Lauren Filer marked the end of England’s innings at 170. With a commanding lead, India entered their second innings in control, propelled by Gaud’s standout performance that defined England’s collapse.
