2023-12-24 16:25:24
Indian Women’s Cricket Team Makes History with Test Match Victory Against Australia
The Indian women’s cricket team has achieved a historic victory, defeating the Australian team in the only Test match between the two countries. The match, held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, saw the Indian team emerge victorious by 8 wickets.
In the first innings, Australia scored 219 runs, while India posted a total of 406 runs. At the start of the 3rd day, the Australian team faced a 187-run deficit in their 2nd innings. By the end of the day, they had managed to score 233 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, securing a 46-run lead over India.
On the 4th day of the match, Australia was all out for an additional 28 runs, extending their lead to 74 runs. The Indian team then took to the field with the target of scoring 75 runs for victory.
Despite losing early wickets, Smriti Mandhana and Jemima Rodrigues guided the Indian team to victory, with India securing the win in 18.4 overs and losing only 2 wickets. This victory marks the first time in history that the Indian women’s team has beaten Australia in a Test match.
Shruti Mandana played a crucial innings, scoring 38 runs, while Jemima contributed 12 runs to the total. The Australian team, who suffered their first Test match defeat in 10 years, were unable to overcome the strong performance of the Indian team.
The victory is a significant milestone for the Indian women’s cricket team and highlights their growing prowess in the sport. The match has undoubtedly added to the team’s growing list of achievements and will be remembered as a historic moment in Indian cricket.
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