In the ongoing one-off Test between India and South Africa, Sneh Rana became the first player to achieve an 8-wicket haul in the first innings, marking her best-ever bowling spell.
After India posted 603 runs on the scoreboard, Sneh Rana claimed 3 wickets for 61 runs in 20 overs on Day 2, leaving South Africa at 236/4 by the day’s end. On the following day, she bowled magnificently, dismantling the South African batting lineup, ending their first innings to 266 in 84.3 overs. Sneh Rana added another five wickets to claim the first-ever 8-fer in the first innings of a women’s Test match.
The social media platform ‘X’, previously known as Twitter, buzzed with excitement as fans celebrated the remarkable feat achieved by Sneh Rana. The widespread positivity online mirrored the pride and enthusiasm of the fans, who were delighted to witness such a dominant performance.
Here are some Twitter reactions to Sneh Rana’s performance:
an 8-wicket haul for the legend sneh rana 8-77! wrapped SA up for just 266. 🔥🤌🏼
GOOD MORNING, PEOPLE! pic.twitter.com/ftmWAMVLLf
— Sophie | Bracket Era | Free 𓂆 (@azenithromycin) June 30, 2024
Sneh Rana take a bow.
8 wickets 👏🏻
— Rama (@WobbleSeam) June 30, 2024
Sneh Rana ko breakfast nahi diya lagta she is eating South African team 🗣️
— Sunshine (@timepasshai) June 30, 2024
Sneh Rana ko breakfast nahi diya lagta she is eating South African team 🗣️
— Sunshine (@timepasshai) June 30, 2024
Best bowling figures in a women’s Test innings:
8-53 Neetu David (IND) v ENG, 1995
8-66 Ash Gardner (AUS) v ENG, 2023
8-77 Sneh Rana (IND) v SA, today#INDvSA https://t.co/S6LGuj3sZI— hypocaust (@_hypocaust) June 30, 2024
8 wicket haul for Sneh Rana!
— Puspali🧡🇮🇳 (@Pushpaliasks) June 30, 2024
8 wicket haul for Sneh Rana!
— Puspali🧡🇮🇳 (@Pushpaliasks) June 30, 2024
WICKET NO. 8.
Sneh Rana finishes with 8-77. South Africa A. O. First innings (266/10) in 84.3 overs. They trail by 337 runs. Will India enforce follow on? #INDvSA
— The Cricket Philosopher (@outof22yards) June 30, 2024
Sneh Rana finishes up the South Africa innings with picking up 8 wickets🥶 Test 🐐
— Siya Agarwal (@siyaagrawal18) June 30, 2024
Bowlers to take 8 wickets for India in women’s Test inns:
Neetu David – 8/53 vs ENG @ Jamshedpur, 1995
Sneh Rana – 8/77 vs SA @ Chennai, 2024*#INDWvSAW
— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) June 30, 2024
8 wickets haul for Sneh Rana ji 💙👏🏻🥹😀😀#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/E0AhWzpFpV
— Riya Rathore (@RathoreRiya7) June 30, 2024
SNEH RANA = 8 letters
She gets her 8th wicket 🔥🫰🫡
Take a bow 🙌 #INDWvSAW— Ms. Lucky V (@lntfl13) June 30, 2024