India created history in Wankhede Stadium as they defeated the Women’s Australian team for the first time in Test cricket. They comprehensively won the only Test by eight wickets.
One of the most dangerous sides, Australia struggled on India soil. But they fought hard and dragged the Test to the last day. However, India clinched the victory at ease by chasing 75 runs on the final day.
Australian captain Alyssa Healy said after the loss, “What an experience to come and play Test cricket. Not easy and we found out. Two or three more Tests could have been interesting. Except for the first day, we had a lot of fight. It’s the first time we are playing red-ball cricket here, and we are learning on our feet.”
Healy praised the Indian women’s team for their remarkable performance.
“The girls have adjusted and performed well. Full credit to the Indian team, they just put too many runs on us. If we would have batted the first full day, we could have been in the game. Winning the toss and not putting the runs on the board and then leaking too many runs in the afternoon [cost us]. Around 300 would have been ideal.”
“That’s the beauty of the game, have to execute all four days. We have to take the confidence from the conditions here in Wankhede. The opportunity to play a practice game and this Test have helped us adjust to the conditions,” she concluded.
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