22‑Year‑Old Krishna Gaur Breaks Record, Joins Elite Indian Women Fast Bowlers

At just 22 years old, Krishna Gaur etched her name into cricket folklore during the women’s Test match at Lord’s. Delivering 17 overs for a mere 37 runs, she claimed five wickets, a performance that propelled India to a 115‑run advantage over England.

Gaur’s haul included the wickets of key England batters, dismantling their chase and sealing India’s dominance. By doing so, she became the youngest Indian woman to secure a five‑wicket haul in Test cricket, breaking Jhalun Goswami’s long‑standing record set in 2005.

The moment was immortalised by a video showing Gaur walking to the Honors Board and engraving her name, a tradition previously reserved for male greats. Family members witnessed the historic act via a live video link, sharing in the jubilation.

Her accomplishment places her alongside the only other Indian women—Jhalun Goswami and Gargi Banerjee—who have ever taken a five‑wicket haul in Test cricket, signalling a new era for women’s fast bowling in India.