Finance
India dominated the fourth day of the Test match, clinching a historic triumph over Australia in women’s cricket. The Indian squad delivered a full effort, dominating from the first day against a tough Australian team at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The Indian side, which performed admirably with both bat and ball, defeated Australia by an innings and a half in the one-off Test match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
After leading for all three days, India did not waste time wrapping things up on Sunday, December 24. Pooja Vastrakar removed Ashleigh Gardner in her first over on the final day of the Test match. Australia failed to add to their overnight total, and one of their veteran players was forced to retire. Despite the efforts of Annabel Sutherland and Jess Jonassen, Australia succumbed in the 101st over of their second innings due to a multiple wicket over from spinner Sneh Rana.
Brief Scores
India (75/2 and 406) beat Australia (219 and 216) by 8 wickets.
Sneh Rana (7/119), Vastrakar (5/93); Gardner (5/118)
With India dominating the first hour of play, Australia had little hope. That proved true when Rajeshwari Gaikwad went through the tail and finished out Australia’s second innings for 261 runs.
India, needing 75 runs to win, got off to a shaky start, losing Shafali Varma in the opening over. Shafali scored a four off Kim Garth before succumbing to an outswinger from the Australian speedster on the penultimate day, just ahead of Lunch. Smriti Mandhana took over from there, and India won by 75 runs with 8 wickets in hand. Aside from Shafali, Richa Ghosh was out in the final innings while attempting to smash Ashleigh Gardner for a six over long on. Mandhana finished the game with a lovely lofted straight driver of the head of Jess Jonassen to complete the historic victory.
Vastrakar and Rana Shine
Earlier in the game, India completely thrashed Australia in their Test match. India bowled first in the game and bowled Australia out for 219 runs. Pooja Vastrakar had four wickets in the first innings, and Sneh Rana had three to clean up the lower order. India batted brilliantly on Day 1 and 2, scoring 406 runs in their first innings. While no one got a century, Smriti Mandhana, debutant Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma all reached half-centuries. Pooja Vastrakar’s crucial 47 increased India’s score in the first innings, compounding Australia’s woes.
India battled a little against the Australians, who started strongly in their second innings after gaining a massive lead of 187 runs. Beth Mooney’s brain-fade moment placed Australia in jeopardy, as they continued to lose wickets after good starts against India.
On the last day of the Test match, with the ground showing variable bounce, Australia were bowled out for 261 runs, setting a target of 75, which India took down in 18.4 overs. This victory extended India’s dominance at home in 2023. After crushing England by 347 runs, India put up a commanding performance against the Australians, who are arguably the strongest Test side in women’s cricket.
India’s stars have been requesting greater game time in red-ball cricket and would hope that they get a few more red ball fixtures after putting in back to back sensational performances.
Source:IT
