India Triumphs Over Australia in Women’s Test: Day 4 Recap
Marking a momentous occasion, India clinched a momentous triumph over Australia, winning by 8 wickets on the fourth day of the Women’s Test. Shafali Verma encountered an early departure in India’s second innings, yet Richa Ghosh and Smriti Mandhana stood firm, staying unbeaten with only 46 runs required for the victory.
Despite a resilient effort by Australia in their second innings, the team struggled against Indian spinners, with five batters falling to the sweep shot. The pitch showed signs of wear and tear, and India capitalized on it early in the day by claiming the crucial sixth wicket through a successful DRS decision against Ashleigh Gardner.
Vastrakar’s well-directed delivery, initially deemed unthreatening by the umpire, led to a successful review as no bat was involved, resulting in Gardner’s dismissal. Jess Jonassen survived a DRS review, but Australia faced setbacks as Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh made impactful contributions with the ball.
Sutherland’s resistance came to an end when she fell victim to Sneh Rana, who avenged a denied caught-behind appeal through a successful DRS. The off-spinner continued her dominance, securing two wickets in two deliveries, including a crucial breakthrough against Alana King.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad showcased her brilliance, claiming wickets with exceptional deliveries, ultimately ending Australia’s second innings at 261. India’s bowlers orchestrated an impressive display, taking five wickets in just 15.4 overs, conceding a mere 28 runs in 73 minutes. The Australians now face a challenging task of dismissing the hosts for less than 74 runs.
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India Women vs Australia Women Day 4 Updates: Mandhana and Jemimah’s Boundary Brilliance
In the unfolding spectacle of Day 4 in the Women’s Test showdown between India and Australia, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues have embarked on a mission, orchestrating a cascade of boundaries to accelerate the chase.
The current score stands at 69/2, with India requiring a mere 6 runs for victory.
In the early phases of the day, Jemimah Rodrigues swiftly found her rhythm, commencing her innings with a well-executed four. The team’s overall tally reached 60/2, narrowing the target to 15 runs. However, the path to victory encountered obstacles. Richa Ghosh, after a promising start, succumbed to Ashleigh Gardner, departing after scoring 13 runs off 32 balls. India, positioned at 55/2, now needs 20 more runs for the win.
The collaboration between Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh has propelled India nearer to an epoch-making triumph, steadily advancing towards the necessary runs. The Australians, fully aware of the impending challenge, are contending with the formidable assault from the Indian pair.
As the scorecard displays 49/1, with 26 runs needed for triumph, the Indian squad edges toward a significant victory. The post-lunch session initiates with Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh resuming their innings, encountering the challenge presented by Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner.
As the lunch break is called, India sits comfortably at 29/1, requiring 46 more runs for the win. Richa Ghosh showcases her prowess by smashing Kim Garth for a boundary, contributing to India’s total of 22/1, with 53 runs left to win.
Smriti Mandhana takes charge, smashing back-to-back fours off Kim Garth, displaying confidence and control. However, Richa Ghosh faces a moment of fortune as she survives a dropped chance in the slips, with India at 9/1 and 66 runs needed.
Australia introduces spin early in the innings, with Ashleigh Gardner taking the new ball. Smriti Mandhana adopts a cautious approach, defending confidently as India stands at 5/1, needing 70 runs for victory.
The opening moments see the dismissal of Shafali Verma by Kim Garth, setting the stage for India’s chase of 75 runs to achieve a historic victory.
In the bowling department, Rajeshwari Gayakwad makes significant contributions, dismissing Kim Garth and Jess Jonassen, limiting Australia to 261 runs in their second innings.
As the day unfolds, India’s bowlers face a challenge, having exhausted their reviews.
Sneh Rana seizes two pivotal wickets, including the dismissal of Sutherland, as spinners Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana concentrate on maintaining precision in line and length to restrain the Australian batters.
With Australia’s lead exceeding 50 runs, India endeavors to exploit the unpredictable bounce, seeking to swiftly dismiss the visitors and clinch a noteworthy victory.
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TEAM RANKINGS
TEST RANKINGS
RANK | TEAM | MATCHES | POINTS | RATING |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
INDIA |
29 | 3434 | 118 |
2 |
AUSTRALIA |
30 | 3534 | 118 |
3 |
ENGLAND |
43 | 4941 | 115 |
4 |
SOUTH AFRICA |
21 | 2182 | 104 |
5 |
NEW ZEALAND |
26 | 2471 | 95 |
6 |
PAKISTAN |
25 | 2304 | 92 |
7 |
SRI LANKA |
27 | 2123 | 79 |
8 |
WEST INDIES |
28 | 2154 | 77 |
9 |
BANGLADESH |
22 | 1131 | 51 |
10 |
ZIMBABWE |
7 | 223 | 32 |
ODI RANKINGS
RANK | TEAM | MATCHES | POINTS | RATING |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
INDIA |
58 | 7020 | 121 |
2 |
AUSTRALIA |
42 | 4926 | 117 |
3 |
SOUTH AFRICA |
37 | 4062 | 110 |
4 |
PAKISTAN |
36 | 3922 | 109 |
5 |
NEW ZEALAND |
45 | 4672 | 104 |
6 |
ENGLAND |
41 | 3934 | 96 |
7 |
SRI LANKA |
47 | 4134 | 88 |
8 |
BANGLADESH |
46 | 3941 | 86 |
9 |
AFGHANISTAN |
30 | 2533 | 84 |
10 |
WEST INDIES |
41 | 2926 | 71 |
11 |
ZIMBABWE |
32 | 1630 | 51 |
12 |
SCOTLAND |
33 | 1662 | 50 |
13 |
IRELAND |
27 | 1294 | 48 |
14 |
NETHERLANDS |
37 | 1507 | 41 |
15 |
NEPAL |
42 | 1446 | 34 |
16 |
NAMIBIA |
28 | 813 | 29 |
17 |
USA |
31 | 808 | 26 |
18 |
OMAN |
24 | 525 | 22 |
19 |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
41 | 617 | 15 |
T20I RANKINGS
RANK | TEAM | MATCHES | POINTS | RATING |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
INDIA |
66 | 17543 | 266 |
2 |
ENGLAND |
43 | 11133 | 259 |
3 |
NEW ZEALAND |
53 | 13534 | 255 |
4 |
PAKISTAN |
53 | 13325 | 251 |
5 |
AUSTRALIA |
39 | 9760 | 250 |
6 |
SOUTH AFRICA |
35 | 8679 | 248 |
7 |
WEST INDIES |
39 | 9463 | 243 |
8 |
SRI LANKA |
38 | 8940 | 235 |
9 |
BANGLADESH |
44 | 9943 | 226 |
10 |
AFGHANISTAN |
31 | 6852 | 221 |
11 |
NAMIBIA |
28 | 5539 | 198 |
12 |
IRELAND |
44 | 8487 | 193 |
13 |
ZIMBABWE |
47 | 9048 | 193 |
14 |
SCOTLAND |
18 | 3412 | 190 |
15 |
NETHERLANDS |
19 | 3445 | 181 |
16 |
NEPAL |
27 | 4796 | 178 |
17 |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
33 | 5721 | 173 |
18 |
OMAN |
21 | 3054 | 145 |
19 |
PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
22 | 3173 | 144 |
20 |
CANADA |
18 | 2528 | 140 |
21 |
HONG KONG, CHINA |
28 | 3740 | 134 |
22 |
UGANDA |
60 | 7977 | 133 |
23 |
USA |
9 | 1183 | 131 |
24 |
JERSEY |
19 | 2427 | 128 |
25 |
MALAYSIA |
41 | 5132 | 125 |
26 |
KUWAIT |
28 | 3360 | 120 |
27 |
BAHRAIN |
36 | 3972 | 110 |
28 |
QATAR |
18 | 1964 | 109 |
29 |
KENYA |
42 | 4498 | 107 |
30 |
BERMUDA |
14 | 1494 | 107 |
31 |
ITALY |
17 | 1712 | 101 |
32 |
SAUDI ARABIA |
20 | 1992 | 100 |
33 |
TANZANIA |
49 | 4727 | 96 |
34 |
SPAIN |
18 | 1649 | 92 |
35 |
GERMANY |
33 | 3022 | 92 |
36 |
SINGAPORE |
28 | 2209 | 79 |
37 |
GUERNSEY |
16 | 1212 | 76 |
38 |
NIGERIA |
30 | 2261 | 75 |
39 |
PORTUGAL |
16 | 1167 | 73 |
40 |
CAYMAN ISLANDS |
11 | 790 | 72 |
41 |
DENMARK |
23 | 1622 | 71 |
42 |
BELGIUM |
18 | 1237 | 69 |
43 |
ISLE OF MAN |
15 | 949 | 63 |
45 |
AUSTRIA |
29 | 1682 | 58 |
46 |
NORWAY |
15 | 852 | 57 |
47 |
INDONESIA |
16 | 906 | 57 |
48 |
VANUATU |
15 | 846 | 56 |
49 |
FINLAND |
18 | 953 | 53 |
50 |
MALAWI |
17 | 890 | 52 |
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