Indian Women's Cricket team achieves rare feat in one off Test match against England

The opening day of the one-off Test against England marked a historic moment for Indian women's cricket, as the team etched their name in the record books by becoming the second team to amass over 400 runs in a single day. This achievement placed them alongside England, who achieved a similar feat in 1935. Closing the day at 410/7, India showcased a dazzling batting performance with four players securing scintillating half-centuries and forming three substantial partnerships. Deepti Sharma (60) and Pooja Vastrakar (4) remained unbeaten at the stumps. Notably, India surpassed their previous highest total at home, surpassing the earlier record of 400/9 against South Africa in 2014.

 India resumed the final session at 261/4 with Harmanpreet Kaur (25) and Yastika Bhatia (15) were unbeaten. While Kaur maintained her solidity, Yastika showcased impressive drives that helped India surpass the 300-run mark, losing four wickets by the end of the 62nd over. Yastika achieved a splendid fifty during the session. However, India's momentum was disrupted by the swift dismissals of Harmanpreet and Yastika.

 The resilient partnership of Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana proved challenging for the English bowlers, yielding over 90 runs. Unfortunately, Rana's innings concluded when she was bowled by Nat Sciver-Brunt. India's total reached 410 runs after 94 overs on the opening day. This marked a historic achievement, as it was the first instance in 88 years that a women's Test team accumulated more than 400 runs in a single day. The record belongs to England, who scored 431 runs against New Zealand in 1935 at Lancaster Park in Christchurch.

Harmanpreet Kaur bizzare dismissal

Despite a resilient performance, a significant moment in the one-off Test against England was the run-out of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Close to a half-century, Kaur faced an unusual dismissal while attempting a single. It was Dani Wyatt’s throw which sent the Indian skipper back to the hut. Her direct hit caught Harmanpreet short of his as her bat was stuck on the ground while she was attempting to get back to this crease.

 The England team appealed, and the third umpire confirmed her dismissal, with Kaur marginally outside the crease when wicketkeeper Amy Jones dislodged the bails. This incident echoed a previous dismissal in a T20 World Cup semifinal against Australia earlier in the year. Despite a promising innings of 49 runs off 81 balls, Kaur departed in a recurring and unique manner, leaving a mark on the Indian captain's performance.