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Indian Women’s Team achieved a historic victory as Harmanpreet Kaur‘s team emerged triumphant against the formidable Australians in the one-off Test match in Mumbai. This momentous win marked the first time in 46 years since their inaugural clash in 1977 that the Indian women secured a Test victory over the Baggy Greens.
Dominant performance on Day 4: India outshines Australia
The hosts delivered a stunning performance on Day 4, showcasing dominance in every aspect of the game. India’s exceptional display included picking up the remaining five wickets for a mere 28 runs. The team later chased down the modest 75-run target with remarkable ease with eight wickets in their hand, underscoring their prowess in the longest format.
Alyssa Healy’s heartwarming gesture: Capturing the celebratory moments
Amidst the intensity of the game, Australian captain Alyssa Healy exhibited a heartwarming gesture by capturing photographs of the Indian players celebrating with the trophy. Healy’s sportsmanship and recognition of India’s achievement added a touching element to the post-fixture proceedings.
Here’s the video:
Spirit of Cricket 🤝
Australia Captain Alyssa Healy on that gesture to click a special moment, ft. #TeamIndia 📸 👏#INDvAUS | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/PJ6ZlIKGMb
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 24, 2023
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Batting brilliance and bowling prowess: Key contributors for India
In the first innings, Indian batters displayed exceptional skill, with Deepti Sharma (78), Smriti Mandhana (74), Jemimah Rodrigues (73) and Richa Ghosh (52) crafting fine half-centuries. The team posted an impressive 406 runs. Sneh Rana emerged as the standout bowler in the game, clinching seven wickets and playing a pivotal role in India’s historic triumph. Earlier India have also defeated England Women too in a solitary test.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
