India’s Kranti Gaud holds up the match ball after England had been all out throughout day two of the primary Girls’s Rothesay Check at Lord’s Cricket Floor, London on July 11, 2026. Picture: PA Photos by way of Getty Photos
India pacer Kranti Gaud mentioned turning into the primary girl to have her title etched on the Lord’s Honours Board after claiming a five-wicket haul in the one-off Test in opposition to England was a second of immense satisfaction for her and her household.
Gaud’s very good 5/37 helped India bundle out England for 170, securing a commanding 115-run first-innings lead. India then prolonged their benefit to 269 by stumps on Day 2, reaching 154/1 within the second innings with Smriti Mandhana unbeaten on 69.
“It is a utterly completely different feeling for me. I’m very proud to be the primary girl to get my title on the Lord’s Honours Board. It is a proud second for my household,” mentioned the 22-year-old Gaud after the day’s play.
Gaud had additionally claimed a five-wicket haul (6/52) in an ODI in opposition to England final yr.
“Each participant goals of taking a five-wicket haul. It is the primary time we’re enjoying at Lord’s, so I used to be pondering if I can take 5 wickets and get my title on the board and in addition take wickets for the crew and assist it win,” mentioned Gaud.
Talking about Shafali Verma’s gorgeous catch to dismiss Lauren Bell and full her five-wicket haul, Gaud mentioned she had a robust feeling all through the day that she would find yourself with 5 wickets within the innings.
Bell’s dismissal was a unprecedented piece of fielding. The England participant edged a fullish supply, which Sneh Rana parried at second slip, permitting Verma to dive and take a shocking one-handed catch.
“No matter occurs, occurs for the great. I had this sense immediately that I might take 5 wickets. She (Sneh Rana at first slip) actually put in a variety of effort to take the catch. When she could not maintain on to it, Shafali gave it her 100 per cent.
“…the catch went up and there was a fumble. I overpassed the ball, however then it appeared like Shafali had taken the catch. I used to be about to have fun my five-wicket haul, however my teammates informed me to attend for the replay and the choice.
“The sensation may be very particular. In fact, I’ve taken a five-wicket haul earlier than (in an ODI), however that is my first five-wicket haul in a Check match. I wish to do even higher now, and I really feel I can obtain much more,” Gaud added.
Gaud credited the seam-friendly circumstances in England for aiding her success, saying her solely focus was to constantly hit the proper areas and let the pitch do the remainder.
“The wickets in England have suited me very well. Final yr too, I took six wickets right here. The pitches assist quick bowlers, so my major focus was on sustaining the proper line and size, and letting the ball do the remainder.” She picked the dismissal of England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt as her favorite wicket of the innings, saying it got here at a vital stage when the hosts had been rebuilding after lunch. Sciver-Brunt was trapped lbw for 44, permitting India to tighten their grip on the match.
“The captain’s wicket after lunch was probably the most particular as a result of she was constructing an excellent partnership. We had been discovering it troublesome to make inroads, however that breakthrough after lunch was essential,” Gaud mentioned.
Printed – July 12, 2026 12:14 pm IST
