In the one-off Test match versus Australia, India's women's team showcased a strong batting performance, posting 406 runs in the first innings at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Led by half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma, India gained a 187-run lead on Saturday, December 23.
Deepti Sharma top-scored with 78 runs, while Mandhana contributed 74 off 106 balls. Almost every Indian batter made valuable contributions, with Pooja Vastrakar adding a crucial 47 runs in the lower order. This marks the second consecutive Test where India has surpassed 400 runs in the first innings.
In the previous Test against England, India scored 428 runs, setting the tone with four batters hitting half-centuries. England struggled against India's bowlers, being bowled out for 136 and 131 in their two innings.
Australia, in response, managed 219 runs in their first innings, with Pooja Vastrakar claiming 4 wickets. Off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner bowled a marathon 41 overs, securing 4 wickets for 100 runs.
As of the latest update, Australia stands at 18/0 in their second innings during the first session of Day 3.
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