India Women Predicted Playing XI for Historic First-Ever Test at Lord's

India Women are all set to play their first-ever Test match at the iconic Lord's. The match between India and hosts England will be played from July 10 to July 13. Not just for India, this will be the first-ever Women's Test match at the Home of Cricket.

This makes it a historic occasion for women's cricket. Days after hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, this venue will now host England and India, two of the best women's cricket teams in the world, for the Only Test match.

India will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana as the vice-captain. India squad for Only Women Test against England looks strong with a good blend of youth and experience. Let's find out the probable India Women playing XI vs England for Lord's Test.

How Will India Women Playing 11 For Lord's Test Look?

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, two of the best women cricketers at the present, are likely to open the batting. They have been excellent for the Women in Blue in all formats at the top and will be expected to give their team a positive start.

Pratika Rawal provides solidity to the middle order at the crucial No. 3 spot with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur at No. 4. Jemimah Rodrigues, who had a sub-standard T20 World Cup recently, is likely to play at No. 5 with the wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh next.

There are two options for the all-rounder's slot with Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana the two options. Given the experience, Deepti is likely to get the nod here. With conditions favoring the seamers, India are likely to go with three frontline seamers and one spinner.

Renuka Singh, Kranti Goud and Sayali Satghare are all capable of moving the ball in seamer-friendly conditions, making them a potent threat. Satghare showcased her skills in the last Test for India Women in Australia, which was played the pink ball.

Meanwhile, the left-arm spinner Shree Charani could make her potential debut in the ENG W vs IND W Test match. Charani was the highest wicket-taker in the Women's T20 World Cup and will be looking to continue her good form.

India Women Playing 11 for Lord's Test (Probable)

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud, Renuka Thakur