Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
Summary
Sophie Ecclestone became England’s top women’s wicket-taker across all formats during the first women’s Test match at Lord’s. England bowled India out for 285, and the England and Wales Cricket Board honored past women players who contributed to the sport’s history.Key Facts
- Sophie Ecclestone took the wicket of Sayali Satghare, moving to the top of England’s wicket-taking list with 336 wickets.
- Ecclestone is third on the all-time international list behind India’s Deepti Sharma and Jhulan Goswami.
- The match was the first women’s Test played at Lord’s cricket ground.
- England bowled India out for 285 runs.
- The ECB honored former women cricketers who helped pave the way before women were allowed MCC membership.
- Former players like Enid Bakewell and Anya Shrubsole attended and participated in a ceremony.
- Ecclestone made her England debut in 2016 and is only 27 years old.
- The match took place shortly after England lost to Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup final.
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