India Reach 285 All Out After Ecclestone Takes Three Wickets in Six Balls

Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets in six balls across two overs to reduce India from 279-7 to 285 all out in their first innings. England had won the toss and chosen to bowl first on a surface expected to last four days. The match is the first women's Test at Lord's, 50 years after the ground hosted its initial women's fixture and 92 years after the first women's Test match.

Both teams took the field under clear conditions. Portraits of past female players were unveiled in the Long Room, and boards behind the Tavern Stand were updated to highlight women's cricket achievements. England made six changes from the squad that played in the Women's World Cup four days earlier.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones switched into whites, while Ellie Threlkeld, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mady Villiers and Grace Potts joined the side. Test debuts were recorded for Alice Capsey, Mady Villiers and India's Shree Charani. India fielded a side that included Harmanpreet Kaur.

The visitors had a longer rest period after their World Cup exit in the knockout stage. Lord's has been the Home of Cricket since 1814. MCC opened to women members in 1999. Nat Sciver-Brunt said the pitch should offer a good surface but noted the most could be taken from it during the morning session.