The historic return of the Indian Women’s cricket team to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai after nearly 17 years has been marked by a phenomenal performance by opener Smriti Mandhana. Batting first after winning the toss, Mandhana unleashed a dominant knock, scoring a century against South Africa Women in the one-off Test match.
Smriti Mandhana on Fire
This century is just the latest in a string of remarkable performances by Smriti Mandhana. In the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa, she slammed centuries in the first two matches and fell just short of another hundred in the third, scoring in the 90s.
This Test ton extends her dream run, showcasing her exceptional form and consistent brilliance.
Smriti Mandhana surpasses Mithali Raj record
While her century was a sight to behold, Smriti Mandhana’s knock achieved even greater significance as she surpassed the legendary Mithali Raj to etch her name in the record books.
Mandhana smashed a flurry of boundaries, surpassing Raj’s record for the most fours hit by an Indian woman in Test cricket. She now holds the record with a staggering 90 boundaries, surpassing Raj’s previous record of 87.
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Smriti Mandhana reaches 500 Test Runs
Smriti Mandhana’s record-breaking day didn’t end there. She also achieved a significant career milestone, becoming only the second Indian woman cricketer to score over 500 runs in Test matches.
This puts her in the same league as the iconic Mithali Raj, further solidifying her position as a future legend of the game.
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Solid Start sets platform for India vs South Africa
As lunch approached on the first day, India’s position looked strong with the scoreboard reading 223/0. Mandhana (110*) and her opening partner Shafali Verma (111*) stitched together a phenomenal partnership, showcasing the depth and talent of the Indian batting line-up. Their solid start has set a promising tone for India’s innings and puts them in a commanding position for the rest of the match.
