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Lord's Pioneers Reunite for 50th Anniversary of First Women's Game

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

Ten players from the 1976 England and Australia squads reunited in London this week to mark 50 years since the first women's ODI at Lord's.

On Thursday, the group gathered to reflect on the historic August 4, 1976, match where England defeated Australia by eight wickets. The reunion highlights how the 1973 World Cup success paved the way for women's cricket at the Home of Cricket. noplasticplease.life

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