Harmanpreet Kaur Creates Historic Lord’s Record, Becomes First Indian Ever to Achieve This Rare Batting Feat

Harmanpreet Kaur Etches Her Name in Cricket History at Lord’s

Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur produced another memorable performance on the biggest stage by achieving a milestone that no Indian cricketer—male or female—had ever managed before.

During the one-off Test match against England at Lord’s on July 10, 2026, Harmanpreet played a composed innings of 58 runs off 121 balls, helping India build a solid first-innings total. However, her knock meant far more than just valuable runs on the scoreboard.

With this innings, the experienced batter became the first Indian cricketer in history to score a half-century in all three international formats—Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)—at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

The achievement further cements Harmanpreet’s status as one of India’s greatest modern cricketers.

A Rare Record at the Home of Cricket

Lord’s has witnessed countless legendary performances over the decades, but very few players have managed to perform consistently across all three international formats at the venue.

Before her Test fifty, Harmanpreet had already registered two ODI half-centuries and one T20I fifty at Lord’s. Her latest innings completed an extraordinary set that no other Indian player has achieved.

Her notable fifty-plus scores at Lord’s include:

• 50 vs England (ODI) – July 2012
• 51 vs England (ODI) – July 2017
• 56 vs Australia (T20I) – June 2026
• 58 vs England (Test) – July 2026

The milestone reflects not only her longevity but also her remarkable ability to deliver on cricket’s biggest stages.

First Woman in the World to Reach This Landmark

Harmanpreet’s achievement is historic beyond Indian cricket.

She has also become the first female cricketer anywhere in the world to score a fifty in Tests, ODIs and T20Is at Lord’s.

The record became possible because the ongoing India-England encounter is the first-ever women’s Test match played at Lord’s, making her innings a landmark moment in women’s cricket history.

Joining an Elite International Club

Across world cricket, only a handful of players have managed fifty-plus scores in all three formats at Lord’s.

Before Harmanpreet, the exclusive list featured:

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• Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
• Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
• Younis Khan (Pakistan)

Harmanpreet now becomes the first Indian and only the fourth international cricketer overall to accomplish this remarkable feat.

Indian Greats Fell Just Short

Several Indian legends have enjoyed memorable performances at Lord’s, but none completed the unique triple-format milestone.

Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, and Suresh Raina all recorded fifty-plus scores in Tests and ODIs, while Yuvraj Singh scored fifties in ODIs and T20Is but never had the opportunity to play a Test at Lord’s.

Meanwhile, Smriti Mandhana has already scored Test and ODI fifties at the venue but is yet to reach the fifty-run mark in T20Is at Lord’s.

A Defining Moment for Indian Women’s Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur’s latest achievement goes beyond personal success. It highlights the rapid rise of Indian women’s cricket on the global stage and showcases the growing impact of Indian players at one of cricket’s most prestigious venues.

Her calm, determined innings against England will be remembered not only for the runs it produced but also for the history it created.

With another remarkable chapter added to her career, Harmanpreet has once again proven why she remains one of the most influential figures in world cricket.