The Indian Women’s Cricket team etched their names in the history books on Friday, breaking the world record for the most runs scored by a team in a single day’s play in a Test match. The record-breaking performance came during their ongoing encounter against South Africa at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India’s opening duo of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana unleashed a barrage of runs, putting on a breathtaking display of batting prowess. Verma, the young sensation, achieved a remarkable double century, while Mandhana contributed a century of her own. The duo’s stellar performances laid the foundation for a truly historic day for Indian women’s cricket.
By the end of the first day’s play, India had accumulated an astounding 525 runs, shattering the previous record of 475 runs, set during the England vs. New Zealand Test match in Christchurch back in 1935. This remarkable total also surpasses the record for the most runs scored in a single day, including men’s matches, beating the 509 runs scored by Sri Lanka against Bangladesh in 2002.
The Indian team’s record-breaking performance is a testament to the incredible talent and determination of the current generation of women cricketers. The world watched in awe as they created history, setting a new benchmark for excellence in Test cricket.
