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In a spectacular display of skill and determination, India’s women’s cricket team triumphed over England in the one-off Test match, with Deepti Sharma emerging as the star performer. The historic encounter, held at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, showcased India’s dominance as they outclassed the English side in all departments of the game. It was the biggest win in terms of runs in the history of Women’s Test cricket.
Bowling Brilliance: Deepti Sharma’s spectacular performance
Deepti stole the spotlight with her outstanding bowling performance. The all-rounder exhibited resilience and class as she completely dominated the proceedings with her skillful bowling. Deepti, who took a brilliant 5-wicket haul in the first innings, continued the momentum and bagged four wickets in the second innings.
England’s struggle in front of the mighty target
The relentless pressure applied by the Indian bowlers resulted in regular breakthroughs, restricting England to a modest total. They faced an uphill battle of chasing the mighty target of 479 as their batting lineup failed to withstand the onslaught from the Indian bowlers. The team struggled to build partnerships, and wickets fell at regular intervals and got bundled out for just 131 in their second innings.
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Batters dominate English bowlers
Notably, India maintained their overnight score of 186/6 against England, opting to declare and setting a challenging target of 479 runs in Mumbai. The formidable total was achieved by India following an impressive performance in the initial innings of the match and an exceptional bowling display on Day 2.
India amassed 428 runs in the first innings, propelled by noteworthy half-centuries from Shubha Satheesh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia, and Deepti. Taking the ball in hand, the Indian bowlers wreaked havoc on the England batsmen, dismissing them for a mere 136 runs.
India clinches the one-off Test
With a commanding lead in both batting and bowling, India asserted their dominance and secured a historic victory in the one-off Test against England by 347 runs. The win showcased the team’s depth and versatility, highlighting their ability to excel in all formats of the game.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
