In a one-off Test against South Africa, the Indian women's cricket team recorded the highest-ever team total in a day of both the men's and women's Tests at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. With Shafali Verma scoring a double ton and Smriti Mandhana smashing 149 runs, India also registered their highest-ever Test innings total after 22 years. With records being broken left and right, India is in a strong position to break Australia's all-time record total on Day 2.
Rising cricket star Shafali Verma hits a groundbreaking milestone with her knock of 205 against South Africa, breaking the record for the fastest 200 in women's cricket. Her impressive performance, along with her team's record end of the day score of 525 for four, secures India's dominant first day against South Africa in the one-off Test match in Chennai. This was also her first international three-digit score across all three formats.
Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana's partnership of 292 runs in the One-off Test against South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium has shown the importance of staying true to one's strengths, as Verma's willow had the last laugh after recent underwhelming performances. Her historic 205 knock contributed towards India's dominant position on the first day, proving her worth and silencing any doubts about her place in the team.
Shafali Verma's blazing knock of 205 runs and her record-breaking opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana propelled India to a mammoth 525 for 4 on the first day of the one-off women's test against South Africa. Verma's feat makes her only the second Indian woman after Mithali Raj to score a double century in Tests and also sets the record for the highest score on a single day of a women's Test. Along with Mandhana's 149, the duo's partnership of 292 runs also became the highest for any wicket in women's Test history.
India's Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set a new record for the most runs scored by a team in a day's play in Tests, with a partnership of 292 runs against South Africa in the lone test match. Verma scored a double hundred while Mandhana contributed with a century, allowing India to reach a total of 525 runs at the end of the first day's play. This marks a historic achievement for Indian women's cricket team, and highlights the talent and strength of Verma and Mandhana as opening partners.
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 openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana achieved a milestone in the one-off Test against South Africa by recording the highest opening partnership in women's Test cricket. With their 292-run stand, they surpassed the previous record of 241 runs held by Pakistan's Sajjida Shah and Kiran Baluch. This is also the second highest partnership for any wicket in women's Test cricket, behind the 309-run stand between two Australian players. At tea on the first day, India were comfortably placed at 334 for 2, with Shafali batting on 165. Satheesh Shubha was the only other wicket to fall, leaving Shafali and India in a strong position.
Indian cricket stars Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma make history by setting a new record for the highest opening partnership in India Women's test match history. The duo surpassed their own previous record of 167 runs against England to score an impressive 168 runs against South Africa in the lone test match played at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Cricket fans and experts alike will surely be talking about this historic partnership for years to come.
Sophie Molineux's three-wicket over and Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 35 helped Royal Challengers Bangalore defeat Delhi Capitals and claim the 2024 Women's Premier League crown. After winning the toss, Meg Lanning's Capitals had a strong start, but Molineux's impressive bowling turned the game in RCB's favor. Despite Shafali Verma's quick 44, Delhi collapsed and were bowled out for 113. Perry then guided RCB to victory with three balls to spare.
Despite dominating the powerplay, Delhi Capitals' women's team suffered a collapse to be bowled out for 113 runs in the Women's Premier League final. Shafali Verma's 44 was not enough as Shreyanka Patil and Sophie Molineux's bowling masterclass helped RCB take control of the game. With the likes of Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning in their team, RCB will be a strong contender for their maiden title.