India vs Australia 2023

‘Moment hai bhai Moment hai’- Fans react as India register their first win against Australia Women in Test history

India, with seven victories in 40 Tests, have secured its position as the third-most successful team in the format, trailing behind Australia (21) and England (20). Impressively, the team has stretched its unbeaten streak to eight matches, a run that commenced in 2006.

A pivotal figure in this triumph was captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who joined the elite club of Indian women captains with multiple Test victories, following in the footsteps of Mithali Raj. Kaur’s leadership played a crucial role in steering India to this historic win.

On the flip side, Australia faced its second-biggest defeat by wickets since 1935. Struggling against the Indian bowling attack, particularly the spinners, Australia succumbed to challenges, with Shafali Verma’s early dismissal setting the tone for their batting woes.

Brilliant all-round performance by India cricketers

Indian bowlers, led by the impressive performances of Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, and Sneh Rana, showcased their prowess. Their relentless efforts, coupled with the strategic use of DRS, contributed to dismantling the Australian batting lineup in both the innings.

While Australia‘s Sutherland provided some resistance, her eventual dismissal marked a turning point. The Indian bowling attack, relentless in their pursuit, managed to break through and secure crucial wickets.

The win is poised to elevate India in the Test cricket rankings, signalling a shift in the dynamics of women’s cricket. As the team looks ahead, the focus shifts to sustaining this momentum and building on this historic victory. India’s first-ever win against Australia created a stir on social media leaving all the cricket fans in ecstasy. Sneh Rana was adjudged as the Player of the Match for her brilliant all-round performance. Check out what she said.

“It feels amazing, standing here receiving this award, a fantastic win by our team. No one called me night watchman because I can bat. First time batting with Smriti and we were enjoying each others’ company. Catch drops are part of the match. Everyone wants to contribute. Even I can drop catches, so I don’t feel bad. I try to come back harder. Test matches are taking place in India after a long time, Test match gives a different vibe. The team environment in the last 15 days and the support that we have been receiving, it’s really amazing. Two home Tests and we have won both. I think it will attract a lot of youngsters.”

The fans celebrated the win on Twitter, here are some of the tweets from the fans on X:

https://twitter.com/jemi_smriti_fan/status/1738820872654426323

https://twitter.com/Motabhai012/status/1738826457638691283

https://twitter.com/bhaskar_sanu08/status/1738826342811189475

https://twitter.com/mohit_shah17/status/1738831000166080751

https://twitter.com/imfemalecricket/status/1738821670142685257

https://twitter.com/imfemalecricket/status/1738828424490447341

https://twitter.com/AmitHellboyz143/status/1738551646773506329