The Indian women's cricket team dominated the first day of their One-off Test against South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium, with openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana breaking the record for the biggest opening partnership in women's test cricket history. In addition, Verma became the second Indian woman to score a double century in a test match, following in the footsteps of Mithali Raj. The Indian team has posted an impressive 451 runs on day one, with Verma and Mandhana leading the way with their record-breaking partnership.
Indian Women's Cricket Team Triumphs: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma Smash Records
Background
The Indian women's cricket team has been on a relentless rise in recent years, establishing itself as a formidable force in the international arena. Led by the likes of captain Mithali Raj and star batter Smriti Mandhana, the team has achieved significant success in limited-overs formats such as One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Record-Breaking Test Performance
The team's dominance was further cemented during the One-off Test against South Africa held at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. On the first day of the Test, openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana put on a blistering partnership of 317 runs, breaking the previous record for the highest opening partnership in women's Test cricket.
Verma, known for her aggressive batting style, went on to become the second Indian woman to score a double century in a Test match, following in the footsteps of Mithali Raj. The 18-year-old batter scored an impressive 214 runs off 317 deliveries.
Mandhana, the team's vice-captain and one of the most feared batters in world cricket, contributed 127 runs to the partnership before falling victim to spinner Sune Luus.
Impressive Team Total
The Indian team's openers set the stage for a dominant display, with the team posting an impressive total of 451 runs on the first day. Other batters, including Raj (88) and Deepti Sharma (80), made significant contributions.
The South African team, led by Dane van Niekerk, has their work cut out for them as they aim to chase down the mammoth total and challenge the Indian team's dominance.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers about the Indian Women's Cricket Team
1. Who is the captain of the Indian women's cricket team? Mithali Raj
2. Name the vice-captain of the team. Smriti Mandhana
3. What is the highest score by an Indian woman in a Test match? 214 (Shafali Verma)
4. How many medals has the Indian women's cricket team won at the World Championships? Two silver medals (2005, 2017)
5. Who is the leading wicket-taker for the Indian women's cricket team in ODIs? Jhulan Goswami (254 wickets)
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