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As India geared up for the exciting final day of the significant Test match against England at Lord\u2019s, a familiar figure made a special appearance. The cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar surprised everyone by visiting the Indian women\u2019s team just minutes before play began. Dressed casually in a brown shirt and beige trousers, he spent time chatting with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates, boosting their spirits as they stood on the brink of making history.<\/p>\n
This visit came at a crucial moment. India, after dominating the match over the first three days, had put England in a tough spot, leaving them at 130 for 6 while chasing a daunting target of 457 runs. With just four wickets left to claim, Tendulkar\u2019s visit added extra excitement to an already momentous occasion.<\/p>\n
Tendulkar has been in the UK recently and was also spotted enjoying the Wimbledon men\u2019s singles semi-final alongside his wife, Anjali. Their outing was notable not just for them, as India\u2019s Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, was also present in the Royal Box at the match.<\/p>\n
### India Takes Charge<\/p>\n
India set themselves up beautifully in the Test. Yastika Bhatia stole the show by scoring a brilliant 113 runs, making her the first woman to achieve a Test century at Lord\u2019s. Her performance, combined with Smriti Mandhana\u2019s quick 70 runs, laid a solid foundation. Richa Ghosh then rounded off India\u2019s innings with a vital unbeaten half-century, allowing Harmanpreet to declare at 341 for 7, setting England a massive target.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s bowlers also shone brightly, putting England on the back foot. Kranti Gaud made an impact right away by taking the wicket of opener Tammy Beaumont on the first ball of England’s innings. She soon followed it up by dismissing England’s captain, Heather Knight, with an impressive bowling spell. Sayali Satghare joined in on the action, making things even tougher for England in the early stages.<\/p>\n
Off-spinner Sneh Rana tightened India\u2019s grip on the match by taking important wickets as England\u2019s innings faltered, leaving them at 130 for 6, despite Amy Jones putting up a fight with her half-century.<\/p>\n
India now stands on the cusp of a remarkable victory, one that would not only mark the first-ever women’s Test at the iconic Lord\u2019s but also be one of the most significant wins for the Indian women\u2019s team abroad. Sachin Tendulkar\u2019s unexpected visit is sure to be remembered as part of this historic day for Indian cricket.
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