2023-12-23 21:19:00
Women’s cricket test between Australia and India ends in an exciting finish
The only women’s cricket test match between Australia and India came to an exhilarating end with India aiming for a victory and Australia holding on for a draw. Australia, trailing by 46 runs with a day to go, managed to score 233 for 5 in their second innings, while India posted a total of 406 in their first innings.
With Harmanpreet Kaur and her team aiming to take the remaining wickets of the Aussie women in the first session of the final day, India was optimistic about crossing the low target and securing a win. However, the Aussie women’s goal was to hold on and get a draw without losing a wicket.
The match saw some thrilling performances, with Tahlia McGrath scoring 73 off 177 balls, Eliza Perry contributing 45 off 91 balls, and Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney adding 32 and 33 runs, respectively. However, the Indian team managed to dismiss key players, shocking the Australians. Sneh Rana and Harmanpreet Kaur took two wickets each for India.
Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar made significant contributions for India, with Sharma scoring 78 off 171 balls and Vastrakar adding 47 off 126 balls. However, the first innings ended on 406, with Renuka Singh and Rajeshwari Gaekwad falling. Ashleigh Gardner was the star performer for Australia, taking four wickets, while Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland took two wickets each. Jes Jonasson also managed to secure a wicket.
The match came to an intense and thrilling conclusion, with both teams putting up a tough fight. Ultimately, the test match between Australia and India proved to be an exciting display of women’s cricket.
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