Ananya Lohia , Delhi - India's Yastika Bhatia etched her name in cricket history by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. Her memorable knock powered India into a dominant position against England in the one-off Test.

Yastika played a sensational innings of 113 off 158 balls, striking 14 boundaries to register her maiden Test century. She reached the landmark in 145 deliveries and became the first woman to earn a batting place on the Lord's Honours Board. The left-hander showed remarkable composure after surviving an early scare when Lauren Bell hit the stumps, but the bails stayed intact. Yastika was eventually dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone in the second innings. But this inning was totally built on patience, discipline and timely stroke play, helping India strengthen their position in the contest.

As Yastika was closed to the landmark, she remained calm under pressure before finally bringing up her century to loud applause at the Home of Cricket. The century also secured Yastika a place on the prestigious Lord’s honours board, a distinction reserved for players who achieve remarkable individual feats at the historic venue. She became the latest Indian cricketer to earn the honour in the ongoing Test.

Yastika Bhatia's historic century and India's all-round performance have brought the visitors within touching distance of a famous victory, making it one of the most memorable Tests in Indian women's cricket history.