England Women won the toss and elected to bat first on the opening day of the one-off Test against India Women at Trent Bridge. At lunch, the hosts had reached 3-120, with Tammy Beaumont unbeaten on 51 and Nat Sciver-Brunt on 29.
Early Wickets for India
India struck early, removing opener Emma Lamb for 9, caught by Yastika Bhatia off the bowling of Renuka Singh. Captain Heather Knight followed soon after, dismissed for 8 by Deepti Sharma, leaving England at 2-42.
However, Beaumont and Sciver-Brunt steadied the innings with a 78-run partnership for the third wicket. Beaumont brought up her half-century off 87 balls, hitting seven fours.
India's Bowling Attack
India's bowlers toiled on a slow pitch, with Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma taking one wicket each. Spinners Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Sneh Rana also bowled economical spells, but were unable to break the partnership before lunch.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur used six bowlers in the first session, rotating her attack frequently in search of a breakthrough.
Beaumont and Sciver-Brunt Dominate
Beaumont, playing her 100th international match, looked in fine touch, driving and cutting with authority. Sciver-Brunt, who scored a century in the last Test against Australia, played a supporting role, rotating the strike effectively.
The pair added 78 runs in 22 overs, with India's fielders unable to create any chances. The visitors will look for early wickets after lunch to get back into the game.
Pitch and Conditions
The Trent Bridge pitch offered some assistance to the bowlers early on, but settled down as the session progressed. Overcast conditions provided some swing for the seamers, but the sun came out later, making batting easier.
England will aim to build on their solid start, while India need to break the partnership to put pressure on the hosts' middle order.
