IND vs AUS Women: India has firmly asserted its dominance in the Mumbai Test against Australia, leaving the tourists in a precarious position. Going into Day 3, India are trailing by 157 runs with only three wickets remaining in their first innings.
At the close of play on day two, the Indian team stands at 7-376, showcasing a commanding performance, especially highlighted by the unbroken century partnership between Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar for the eighth wicket. This resilient duo not only steered India towards a substantial lead but also positioned them for a potential historic Test victory against Australia.
IND vs AUS Women: Day 2 recap
Australia’s performance on day two was marred by midfields and dropped catches, exposing vulnerabilities in the fielding department. The Australian seamers also faced criticism for adopting a strategy of bowling too full and wide on the slow Wankhede Stadium pitch.
Spinner Ash Gardner emerged as a key figure, claiming four crucial wickets on Friday, while leg-spinner Alana King showcased her skill despite facing a lack of luck.
As the Mumbai Test enters its third day, scheduled to commence at 9:30 AM IST, Australia finds itself in a challenging situation. The task ahead involves not only limiting India’s lead but also mounting a substantial comeback to avoid a potential heavy defeat. The series hangs in the balance, and day three promises to be a crucial chapter in this closely watched contest between two cricketing giants.
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India Playing XI
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar, Rajeshari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh
Australia Playing XI
Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Kim Garth, Lauren Cheatle
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