IND vs AUS Women Test: India Clinches Historic Test Victory Over Australia

IND vs AUS Women Test: In a historic turn of events, the India women’s cricket team etched their names in the record books by securing their first-ever Test match and series win against Australia. The IND vs AUS Women Test in Mumbai witnessed a gripping battle that culminated in an eight-wicket triumph for Harmanpreet Kaur‘s squad.

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December 24, 2023, will forever be etched in Indian cricket history as the day when the women’s team clinched their maiden Test victory against Australia. After ten encounters with the Aussies, the Indian women’s team had faced six defeats and four draws, setting the stage for a historic showdown at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

On the crucial Day 4, with Australia 46 runs ahead and five wickets in hand, India’s spin duo, Sneh Rana and Rajeshwari Gayakwad, took center stage. The pair orchestrated a remarkable collapse, claiming the final five Aussie wickets for a mere 28 runs. The visitors struggled against the spin prowess, paving the way for India’s pursuit of 75 runs to seal the series.

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IND vs AUS Women Test: India Clinches Historic Test Victory Over Australia

The Australian batters found themselves entangled in the web of India’s spin, with players like Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, and Jess Jonassen succumbing to the guile of Rajeshwari Gayakwad. The lower-order collapse mirrored their first-inning struggles, as India’s spinners continued to dominate.

Chasing the target of 75, India encountered an early hiccup as Shafali Verma departed in the opening over. However, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana assumed control, anchoring the innings. The debutant Richa Ghosh provided crucial support, contributing to a 50-run partnership. Even though Richa fell to Ashleigh Gardner with just 20 runs needed, the technically sound pair of Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues guided India to a resounding 8-wicket victory.

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Brief Scores Recap:

  • Australia 1st innings: 219/10 (Tahlia McGrath 50; Pooja Vastrakar 53/4)
  • India 2nd innings: 406/10 (Deepti Sharma 78; Ashleigh Gardner 100/4)
  • Australia 3rd innings: 261/10 (Tahlia McGrath 73; Sneh Rana 63/4)
  • India 4th innings: 75/2 (Smriti Mandhana 38; Ashleigh Gardner 1/18)
image 716 IND vs AUS Women Test: India Clinches Historic Test Victory Over Australia

IND vs AUS Women Test: India Clinches Historic Test Victory Over Australia

The Indian team’s strategic brilliance shone through as they executed well-laid plans to secure victory. The collective effort showcased the resilience of a team that had recently triumphed over England. The lack of experience in Test cricket did not deter them, and the decisive manner in which they wrapped up Australia’s innings on the final day spoke volumes about their determination.

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s team, added a personal milestone to the historic team achievement. With this victory, she became the second Indian woman, after Mithali Raj, to lead her team to multiple Test wins.

Having defeated England just a week prior, India’s back-to-back Test victories asserted their dominance in the longer format. The team showcased fighting performances when needed, with players like Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar playing pivotal roles.

image 717 IND vs AUS Women Test: India Clinches Historic Test Victory Over Australia

IND vs AUS Women Test: India Clinches Historic Test Victory Over Australia

As the small crowd erupted in cheers, and the players celebrated on the field, India’s women cricketers etched a glorious chapter in their journey. The historic Test victory against Australia not only highlights their prowess but also marks a significant step forward for women’s cricket in India. The resilience, skill, and teamwork displayed in Mumbai reaffirm the rising stature of the Indian women’s cricket team on the international stage.

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