00:00A landmark moment for women's cricket has ended with India claiming a memorable victory in the first women's test match
00:07ever played at Lourdes.
00:09England resumed the final day facing an enormous challenge, needing an unlikely chase while also trying to extend the contest
00:16for as long as possible.
00:18After early wickets had left the host struggling, hopes rested with wicketkeeper Amy Jones, who had already produced valuable runs.
00:26She added only a handful more before falling soon after play resumed, leaving England's lower order with an increasingly difficult
00:34task against disciplined Indian bowling.
00:36Sophie Eccleston then produced a determined display, frustrating India with confident stroke play and plenty of resilience.
00:44She survived dropped chances, reached her first test half century and briefly delayed the inevitable as England battled to avoid
00:51a heavier defeat.
00:52India eventually dismissed England for 186, sealing victory by 270 runs after an impressive all-round performance across the match.
01:02Earlier, Yastika Bhatia's century had helped put India in control and earned her a place on the famous honours board
01:09at Lourdes.
01:10The victory sparked celebrations amongst the visiting players, while England's encouraging summer ended with defeat in a truly historic occasion
01:18for the women's game.
01:20India leave London with a landmark win that underlines their growing strength in the women's game and adds another memorable
01:27chapter to Lourdes history.
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