India Creates History: Records Highest Total in Women’s Test Cricket
India achieved a milestone in women’s Test cricket by posting their highest-ever total of 603 for six against South Africa on day two of the one-off Test in Chennai. The skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Richa Ghosh played crucial roles in extending India’s dominance with a significant partnership.
Harmanpreet, playing her fifth Test, reached her maiden half-century in the format with a score of 69 off 115 balls. Richa also shone with a career-best knock of 86. Their partnership of 143 runs for the fifth wicket showcased India’s strong batting performance.
The declaration came at 576, surpassing Australia’s previous highest team total in women’s Test cricket of 575 for nine. Harmanpreet and Richa fell leg-before within ten runs of each other, prompting India to call it a day.
South Africa began their innings positively with Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp leading the way. Luus scored 65, while Kapp remained unbeaten at 69 by the end of the day. Despite their resilient response, South Africa closed the day at 236 for four, trailing by 367 runs.
The Proteas faced challenges with occasional low bounce, but India maintained steady fielding efforts. Sneh Rana stood out as the bowler for India, finishing with figures of three for 61.
Overall, India’s strong batting performance and South Africa’s determined response have set the stage for an intriguing contest in the remaining days of the Test match. The battle between the two sides promises thrilling cricket action ahead.
