• India registered their first-ever win in Women's Test cricket against Australia.

  • Sneh Rana was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance.

Twitter reactions: Clinical India register historic win against Australia in the one-off Test at Wankhede
India beat Australia in the one-off Test

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In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Team India secured their maiden Test victory against Australia at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. The enthralling one-off Test match culminated with India successfully chasing down a target of 75 runs, marking a significant milestone in the team’s Test cricket journey.

Historic Victory for Team India

The Indian team displayed exceptional skills and determination, clinching a historic win against the formidable Australian side. This triumph marked India’s first-ever Test victory over Australia, a feat that sent ripples of joy through the cricketing fraternity and the nation.

Shafali Verma’s Early Dismissal and Richa Ghosh’s Contribution

Chasing a modest target of 75, the Indian innings began with Shafali Verma scoring a boundary but perishing in the very first over. Despite Richa Ghosh‘s initial struggles at the crease, including being dropped on 0, she managed to play a crucial role in a half-century partnership with Smriti Mandhana. Ghosh, after scoring a couple of streaky boundaries, fell while attempting a big shot. Mandhana’s fluent batting eventually led India to victory as she hit the winning runs.

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Bowlers Shine on Day 4

On Day 4, the Indian bowlers set the stage for the historic win by dismantling the Australian batting lineup. Pooja Vastrakar provided an early breakthrough by dismissing Ashleigh Gardner lbw in the second over of the day. Sneh Rana played a pivotal role, claiming two crucial wickets, including the dismissal of Annabel Sutherland who fell to a successful review. Rajeshwari Gayakwad sealed the deal by picking up the last two wickets, restricting Australia to a total of 261 and setting India a target of 75 runs.

Twitter reacts to India’s triumph

Social media erupted with celebrations and congratulatory messages as cricket fans, experts, and former players took to Twitter to express their joy and appreciation for Team India’s historic achievement. The hashtag #INDvsAUS and related terms trended as users lauded the players for their exceptional performance.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

https://twitter.com/PoppingCreaseSA/status/1738822636262576546

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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