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Lord’s pioneers reunite 50 years after first women’s Test

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · The Guardian

Nine England players and one Australian from the 1976 women's Test at Lord's are gathering for a reunion 50 years later.

On 4 August 1976, these ten women made history by playing the first women's Test at Lord's. England defeated Australia by eight wickets, with Enid Bakewell and Lynne Thomas scoring half-centuries. trojkonferencja2024.pl

The reunion marks the anniversary of a match that finally convinced the MCC to host women's cricket, following the success of the 1973 World Cup.

Lord’s pioneers reunite 50 years after first women’s Test

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