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.

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.

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