It was a monumental day for India! In the match between India Women and South Africa Women, India scored 525 runs on the first day, breaking the previous record for Women’s cricket, which was 431 runs. India easily surpassed that mark. Their play was flawless. Every player seemed to hit the ball with pinpoint accuracy, as the pitch was as even as a pool table.
The day was launched by the opening pair. Mandhana missed a double century, but Shafali Verma nailed hers. She played exceptionally well, and together, they scored 292 for the first wicket. India then lost a few wickets in the middle but remained unperturbed.
As the day progressed, Richa Ghosh and Kaur played with confidence. Both are in their 40s and are expected to bat well on day 2 to prevent South Africa from making a comeback. The day was all about the opening pair. They were unstoppable. They faced every ball with a positive response and never missed a beat.
The South African bowlers seemed out of their depth due to the conditions and the intense heat and humidity in Chennai. The flat pitch also made it challenging for South Africa to chase the target.
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