Sachin Tendulkar paid a surprise visit to the India Women’s team dressing room, giving a major boost before the final day of their one-off Test against England at Lord’s. With India needing just four wickets to seal a famous victory, the batting icon met the players, shared words of encouragement and wished them luck before they took the field.

The Indian team had already taken control of the match after setting England a daunting target of 457. Sachin Tendulkar’s unexpected appearance lifted the mood in the dressing room as the players prepared for one final push towards a historic win.

Sachin Tendulkar’s message lifted the team

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana revealed after the match that Sachin Tendulkar’s visit came as a complete surprise. She said the legendary batter congratulated the team on their performance and reminded them to enjoy the occasion while playing at one of cricket’s most iconic venues.

Sachin Tendulkar also encouraged the players to stay focused and finish the job. His interaction left a lasting impression on the squad, with several players drawing inspiration from the meeting before stepping onto the field for the decisive day’s play.

India created history at Lord’s

India completed the victory in emphatic fashion by bowling England out for 186 to win by 270 runs. The triumph marked India’s first-ever Women’s Test victory at Lord’s and also the first women’s Test match played at the historic ground.

Kranti Gaud starred with a brilliant seven-wicket match haul, including a five-for in the first innings, while Sneh Rana picked up four wickets in the second innings to seal the win. Earlier, Yastika Bhatia’s century and crucial contributions from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma helped India build a commanding position.

The memorable victory became even more special with Sachin Tendulkar watching from the stands as India celebrated one of the greatest moments in the history of Indian women’s cricket.