Harmanpreet Kaur is set to lead India Women's cricket team in the one-off Test match against South Africa Women at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This will be India's first Test match in almost seven years, and they will be looking to make a strong comeback after their recent series loss to England. Kaur, who has been in excellent form with the bat, will be the key player for India as they strive for victory over South Africa. Follow Sportstar for live updates and coverage of the match.
Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead India in Historic Test Match Against South Africa
Indian women's cricket is set to create history with the upcoming one-off Test match against South Africa at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This will mark India's return to the longest format of the game after a gap of almost seven years.
Harmanpreet Kaur, India's swashbuckling all-rounder, will lead the team in this crucial encounter. Kaur, who is in top form with the bat, will be the linchpin of India's batting hopes.
South Africa is a formidable opponent, boasting world-class players such as Marizanne Kapp and Suné Luus. The match is expected to be a closely fought contest, as both teams strive for victory.
Background
India last played a Test match in 2014, when they faced England in Wormsley. In the three Tests played that year, India lost 1-0 to England and 0-1 to Australia.
Harmanpreet Kaur has been a consistent performer for India in all formats of the game. She has scored 2,825 runs in 104 T20 Internationals and 1,518 runs in 34 One-Day Internationals. She is also a handy off-spinner, having taken 96 T20I wickets and 22 ODI wickets.
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