India Women vs South Africa Women Test Match Recap
India Women delivered a commanding performance in the one-off Test against South Africa Women, securing a 10-wicket victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, in a match held from 28 June to 1 July 2024. The hosts dominated all four days, with major contributions from both the bat and ball sealing one of their most comprehensive Test wins in recent history.
🏏 Batting Brilliance: Verma and Mandhana Lead the Charge
India set the tone early with a mammoth first-innings total of 603/6 declared.
- Shafali Verma scored a sensational 205, becoming one of the youngest double centurions in women’s Test cricket.
- Smriti Mandhana supported with a fluent 149, showcasing elegance and control at the crease.
Their partnership dismantled South Africa’s bowling attack and gave India total control of the match from Day 1.
🎯 Sneh Rana Spins India to Victory
India’s spin all-rounder Sneh Rana delivered a career-defining performance, picking up a match haul of 10 wickets:
- 8/77 in the first innings,
- 2/111 in the second.
Her devastating spell in the first innings left South Africa reeling at 266. Despite some resistance in the second innings where South Africa posted 373, Rana’s early breakthroughs set the tone, and she was deservingly named Player of the Match.
🏆 Final Result: India Win by 10 Wickets
Needing just a handful of runs in the final innings, India chased down the target without losing a wicket, securing a 10-wicket win and reaffirming their strength in the red-ball format. The match highlighted India’s growing depth in women’s cricket and their ability to dominate across all formats.
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