Harmanpreet Kaur scores fifty at Lord's, reaches 9,000 runs

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made history on the opening day of a one-off Test against England at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a half-century in all three international formats at the iconic venue. Her innings of 58 on Friday, July 10, 2026, also saw her surpass 9,000 career runs in international women's cricket, joining an elite group of Indian players.

The landmark came during India's first innings after the team, having won the toss, found itself in early trouble at 37 for 2. A recovery led by Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues set the stage for Kaur, who joined Mandhana at the crease. The captain and vice-captain added a crucial 89-run partnership, with Kaur reaching her fifty and the 9,000-run milestone in the process. She was eventually bowled by England debutant spinner Mady Villiers. Mandhana top-scored with 83 before also falling, but a fighting 57 from all-rounder Deepti Sharma helped India post a first-innings total of 285.

England, in reply, reached 21 for 1 at stumps, trailing by 264 runs, with Maya Bouchier unbeaten on 17 and captain Heather Knight at the crease.

Kaur's achievement places her as only the third...