In the one-off Test between India and South Africa at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India posted a historic total of 603/6 before declaring their innings. South Africa responded with a fight on Day 1, reaching 236/4, but were eventually bowled out for 266 on Day 3. Forced to follow on and trailing by 337 runs, South Africa showcased resilience, achieving their highest-ever innings total of 373 in Women’s Test cricket, bolstered by their highest 2nd wicket partnership and lower-order contributions.
On Day 4, South Africa’s resistance was led by skipper Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 122 off 314 balls. Despite her efforts, South Africa struggled as Sneh Rana took 2 key wickets, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad also claimed 2 wickets. Marizanne Kapp added 31 runs, and Nadine de Klerk contributed 61, but the team was all out for 373 in 154.4 overs. India chased down the modest target of 37 runs without losing any wickets, with Shafali Verma scoring 24 off 30 balls and Shubha Satheesh adding 13 off 26 balls, securing a 10-wicket victory for India.
This Test match was filled with nerve-wracking moments, starting with a sensational performance by India’s batting lineup, followed by their bowling dominance in the second innings, highlighted by Sneh Rana’s eight-wicket haul. The Proteas made a strong comeback in their second innings, posting their highest-ever innings total, which kept fans on the edge of their seats and sparked discussions on social media platforms.
Here are some fan reactions:
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INDIAN WOMEN’S CRICKET TEAM
The one off Test match between @BCCIWomenLIVE & @Womenscricketsa has been won by India pic.twitter.com/ckS2cA7mou
— Narayan Ramachandran 🇴🇲🇮🇳🇴🇲 (@mendbones) July 1, 2024
10 wicket victory for India in women’s Test:
vs South Africa @ Paarl in 2002
vs South Africa @ Chennai in 2024*#INDWvSAW— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) July 1, 2024
– IND beat SA by 143 runs in 1st ODI.
– IND beat SA by 4 run in 2nd ODI.
– IND beat SA by 6 wickets in 3rd ODI.
– IND beat SA by 10 wickets in Test Match.– THE DOMINATION OF INDIA WOMEN’S TEAM IN THIS SERIES vs SOUTH AFRICA…!!!!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/AphJq2YUFg
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) July 1, 2024
10 wickets in a Test match for India-women’s Team:
Jhulan Goswami vs England @ Taunton, 2006
Sneh Rana vs South Africa @ Chennai, 2024*#INDWvSAW
— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) July 1, 2024
India obviously the winners but one of those few matches where both teams can be extremely proud
India remain invincible but lots of positives for South Africa too
Now onto T20Is#INDvSA
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) July 1, 2024
India women have now won each of their last 3 Tests, last 3 ODIs and last 5 T20Is
India have now won each of their last 9 matches across formats
Building up to something special?#INDvSA
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) July 1, 2024