England faces a crushing defeat against India in the historic Women's Test at Lord's, ending day three at 130-6 while chasing a world-record target of 457. The home side's hopes dwindled early as Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont fell cheaply in their final innings before retirement.

Set a daunting target, England quickly collapsed to 59-5 within just 20 overs on a sunlit Sunday. Opener Beaumont was dismissed for a golden duck by Kranti Gaud, who later caught Knight behind for just 13 runs. Both players received guards of honour from India after their dismissals, marking a poignant end to their careers.

Key wickets continued to fall:

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (11) was bowled by Sneh Rana.
• Maia Bouchier (2) was trapped in front by Sayali Sathgare.
• Alice Capsey (21) was also dismissed by Sathgare, who showcased exceptional bowling.

Amy Jones stood firm with an unbeaten 52, supported by Mady Villiers (26), as they attempted to delay India's victory with a sixth-wicket partnership of 67 runs.

India's dominance was evident as they moved from 154-1 to 341-7 before Harmanpreet Kaur declared, ensuring a swift end to the match on day four. The Indian batting lineup featured impressive performances, including Yastika Bhatia's historic 113, making her the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's.

Sophie Ecclestone was a standout bowler for England, achieving her fourth five-wicket haul in ten Tests, extending her career total to 343 wickets. Despite a promising start, England's lethargy in their second innings ultimately led to their downfall, as they struggled against India's relentless attack.