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  1. 100 runs

    Ind 101-2

    Signs of uneven bounce as a short-ish one from Issy Wong travels through at around shin-height.

    It doesn't stop Jemimah Rodrigues from clipping it square to bring up India's 100.

  2. Annesha Ghosh
    India cricket journalist on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I would love the BCCI to organise something in October, which would mark 50 years since India played their first Test match.

  3. Ind 99-2

    Smriti Mandhana plays off her hips and it's on the up but well safe. In other news, a maiden. Small wins!

  4. Ind 99-2

    Four dot balls from Sophie Ecclestone. Is the first maiden on?

  5. How's stat?!

    Jem Green
    CricViz data analyst

    England's Lauren Bell appeals unsuccessfully during day one of the first Women's Rothesay Test at Lord's Cricket Ground, London.Getty Images

    England seamers haven't quite hit the mark with enough consistency this morning. As a unit, they have landed 18% of deliveries on a good line and length. This is the lowest by any seam unit on the first morning of a Test match since such data began.

    For context, the highest percentage of a seam bowling attack hitting both line and length at the start of a match was England at Taunton in 2022 against South Africa, where 48% of all deliveries were testing the batters' technique. The attack that day consisted of Lauren Bell, Kate Cross, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Issy Wong.

  6. How's stat?!

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    There has been 15 fours and one six so far.

  7. Ind 99-2

    Issy Wong bowlsGetty Images

    A fantastic delivery by Issy Wong. This is what she can do. It's angled in and then shapes past Jemimah Rodrigues' outside edge.

    That will give Wong a confidence-boost but it might be short-lived.

    Short and wide-ish and Rodrigues slaps Wong for four.

  8. How's stat?!

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    Mandhana's 50 came off exactly 50 deliveries made up of eight fours and one six. It's her quickest 50 in Test cricket.

  9. Alison Mitchell
    Test Match Special commentator

    India's Smriti Mandhana acknowledges the crowd after reaching 50 runs during day one of the first Women's Rothesay Test at Lord's Cricket Ground, LondonPA Media

    The first 50 in a women's Test match at this ground has been reached.

    Wonderful knock from a stylish player in Mandhana.

  10. 50 runs

    50 for Mandhana

    Ind 93-2

    These runs are coming far too easily. Smriti Mandhana advances down the track and drives it through mid-on.

    And Mandhana brings up her half-century with two more. A terrific innings. She's scored at a run-a-ball and kept her cool after those two wickets.

  11. How's stat?!

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    The 50 partnership between Mandhana and Rodrigues was reached off just 49 deliveries.

  12. 50 runs

    Ind 87-2

    The 50 partnership is up. Smriti Mandhana is on 44 off 45 and Jemimah Rodrigues is on 27 off 26.

  13. Get Involved

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    A general view of Lord's as Lauren Bell bowlsGetty Images

    India are scoring faster than NSB did in the T20 final.

    John, Abertawe

    A terrible decision to bowl first on a good day for batting. Issy Wong is not good enough to play Test match cricket and bowls far too many half volleys.

    Glen, York

    Surely Amy Jones has to stand up to the stumps when Issy Wong is bowling? I haven’t seen one carry yet!

    Jack, Manchester

  14. Eng 86-2

    Issy Wong will be disappointed with her display this morning. Just hasn't got going.

    Jemimah Rodrigues guides it through backward point for two and plays a back-foot punch for a single.

    Meanwhile, my colleague Callum has just said he has never been in a sauna before. He's 31. I find that weird.

  15. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on Test Match Special

    It was so loud in the pavilion when the players came out.

    It was very special when the old and new players were all singing the national anthem. There was a lot of tears.

    England legends in 'special moment' at first Women's Test match at Lord's

  16. Ind 83-2

    Loopy deliveries from Sophie Ecclestone are dealt with by this settled India pair who exchange singles.

  17. Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    Smriti Mandhana hits a shot against Sophie EcclestoneGetty Images

    12 overs were bowled in the first hour. The 100 overs is looking a little optimistic...

  18. Ind 81-2

    England's bowlers - Lauren Filer aside - have really struggled with their line today as Issy Wong goes wide outside off and then way down leg.

    That first maiden looks to be on the cards, though, before an ugly delivery - waist high and wide - is dispatched by Jemimah Rodrigues for an easy four.

  19. How's stat?!

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    We haven't had a maiden yet.

  20. Get Involved

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    I scoffed at England's decision to bowl in this weather. Maybe just maybe, international cricket captains and coaches with years of experience are better qualified than me to make these decisions...

    Ben, Clent

    I think it's brilliant that the ladies are playing at the "Home of Cricket". They shouldn't be disheartened by the loss to Australia - there's no shame losing to the very best team in the world.

    Peter, Thornhill