Historic Victory for Team India
The Indian team displayed exceptional skills and determination, clinching a historic win against the formidable Australian side. This triumph marked India’s first-ever Test victory over Australia, a feat that sent ripples of joy through the cricketing fraternity and the nation.
Shafali Verma’s Early Dismissal and Richa Ghosh’s Contribution
Chasing a modest target of 75, the Indian innings began with Shafali Verma scoring a boundary but perishing in the very first over. Despite Richa Ghosh‘s initial struggles at the crease, including being dropped on 0, she managed to play a crucial role in a half-century partnership with Smriti Mandhana. Ghosh, after scoring a couple of streaky boundaries, fell while attempting a big shot. Mandhana’s fluent batting eventually led India to victory as she hit the winning runs.
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Bowlers Shine on Day 4
On Day 4, the Indian bowlers set the stage for the historic win by dismantling the Australian batting lineup. Pooja Vastrakar provided an early breakthrough by dismissing Ashleigh Gardner lbw in the second over of the day. Sneh Rana played a pivotal role, claiming two crucial wickets, including the dismissal of Annabel Sutherland who fell to a successful review. Rajeshwari Gayakwad sealed the deal by picking up the last two wickets, restricting Australia to a total of 261 and setting India a target of 75 runs.
Twitter reacts to India’s triumph
Social media erupted with celebrations and congratulatory messages as cricket fans, experts, and former players took to Twitter to express their joy and appreciation for Team India’s historic achievement. The hashtag #INDvsAUS and related terms trended as users lauded the players for their exceptional performance.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝙄𝙉 𝙈𝙐𝙈𝘽𝘼𝙄!#TeamIndia women register their first win against Australia in Test Cricket
Scorecardhttps://t.co/7o69J2XRwi#INDvAUS | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/R1GKeuRa69
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 24, 2023
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM INDIA on beating Australia for the first time in Women's Tests! @Vastrakarp25 & @SnehRana15 were immaculate with the ball, and the batting unit rallied around to record this historic triumph. Two Test victories on the trot, well played!… pic.twitter.com/n0812yvXZJ
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) December 24, 2023
Back-to-back Test wins for @BCCIWomen!They yearned for the purest form, and they conquered it with brilliance. Kudos to @ImHarmanpreet, @mandhana_smriti, @amolmuzumdar11, and our phenomenal girls, backed by the incredible support staff. History made today!
#INDvsAus… pic.twitter.com/gFMp6QVxop
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 24, 2023
A complete team performance. Aus did put Ind under pressure a few times in the Test but someone always put their hand up and helped team wrestle back control. Well played Team India, great effort to beat both Eng and AusWomen's cricket is picking up big time
#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/OBZ4uJiRVJ
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 24, 2023
HISTORY
India defeated Australia for the first time in Women's Test history. pic.twitter.com/jhtwpBKvzN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 24, 2023
A thorough performance helped India to a maiden Test win over Australia#INDvAUS
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— ICC (@ICC) December 24, 2023
2⃣ historic Test wins against 2⃣ quality opposition in 2⃣ weeks
Congratulations, #TeamIndia
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) December 24, 2023
Proud of the fight
Well played, @BCCIWomen! #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/7gDjj6RFv0
— Australian Women's Cricket Team
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