England vs India Women’s Test 2026 at Lord’s

For the first time in its storied history, Lord's Cricket Ground will host a women's Test match in 2026, with England Women set to face India Women from July 10 to 13.

The four-day fixture marks a landmark moment for the game at the "Home of Cricket", coming 50 years after the first women's international was played at the iconic London venue. While Lord's has staged numerous white-ball matches in women's cricket, it has never before hosted a women's Test - making this encounter a historic breakthrough.

Match details and format

Fixture: England Women vs India Women
Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London
Dates: July 10-13, 2026
Format: Four-day Test match

Unlike England's previous home Test in 2023 - a five-day Ashes contest against Australia at Trent Bridge - this match will revert to the standard four-day format used in women's Test cricket.

The fixture forms part of a packed 2026 home summer for England. India will already be in the country for white-ball cricket, including T20 internationals ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup (June 12 to July 5, 2026), also being staged in England and Wales. England Women will additionally host New Zealand and Ireland during the season.

Why this Test matters

The significance of this match goes beyond the opposition. Lord's carries symbolic weight in world cricket, and hosting a women's Test there represents a major step in the sport's visibility and parity.

Women's Tests remain rare in the modern calendar. Every opportunity to stage one at a high-profile venue adds to the format's credibility and helps expand its audience. For England and India - two of the strongest teams in women's cricket - the stage could not be more fitting.

The match also sits in the broader context of a transformative year for the women's game, with a home T20 World Cup immediately preceding it. That momentum is expected to feed directly into what could be one of the most attended women's Tests in history.

How to buy tickets

Tickets for the historic Test at Lord's are available via the official Lord's ticketing platform: https://www.lords.org/tickets#anchor-2

Supporters are encouraged to book early, given the significance of the occasion and the expected demand.

As women's cricket continues its rapid rise, July 2026 at Lord's is set to become more than just another fixture - it will be a milestone in the sport's ongoing evolution.