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After Team India's remarkable 270-run victory against England in the inaugural women's Test match held at the prestigious Lord's Cricket Ground, Richa Ghosh's father, Manabendra Ghosh, expressed immense pride, stating that 'the entire nation is proud of these girls.' He conveyed his hopes for the players to continue their successful journey and emphasized the importance of competing at such a legendary venue, describing it as a dream realized for the team. 'It reflects the confidence she brings to her game; we know she has that quality. The Indian Women's Cricket Team makes us incredibly proud, and we wish for them to keep achieving greatness in the future. The whole nation is proud now. Competing at a venue like Lord's is a dream for many; our girls are living that dream today. What could be more significant than that?' Manabendra Ghosh remarked.

India marked a historic milestone at Lord's with a decisive victory over England in the one-off Women's Test, showcasing a comprehensive all-round performance that highlighted their strength in red-ball cricket. After a wait of 142 years to host its first Women's Test, the iconic venue celebrated a memorable achievement as India Women triumphed over England Women by 270 runs on Monday.

The cornerstone of India's success was Yastika Bhatia, who made history by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's. Her impressive innings propelled India to a declaration of 341/7 in the second innings, extending their overall lead to 456 after securing a first-innings advantage of 115 runs. Smriti Mandhana also played a vital role, contributing a half-century (70), while Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten fifty (50*) to maintain pressure on England throughout the match.