India Women Crush South Africa by 10 Wickets in One-Off Test

India's women's cricket team registered a dominant 10-wicket victory over South Africa in the one-off Test match in Chennai, securing their second 10-wicket triumph in Test history.

After declaring their first innings at 603 for six, India dismissed South Africa for 266 in their first innings. However, the Proteas put up a spirited fight in their second innings, thanks to centuries from Laura Wolvaardt (122) and Sune Luus (109).

Wolvaardt became the first woman to score a century in all three formats of the game within the same calendar year. Despite her heroics, India's bowlers kept the pressure on, with Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad claiming crucial wickets.

South Africa managed to surpass India's total, setting a new record for their highest team total against India in Tests. However, they struggled to build lasting partnerships, and India's bowlers eventually dismissed them for 373.

Chasing a modest target of 37 runs, India's openers Shubha Satheesh and Shafali Verma guided the team to a comfortable victory in just 9.2 overs without losing a wicket.

India's victory marks their second 10-wicket triumph in Tests, with the previous one coming against South Africa at Paarl in 2002. It also extends their unbeaten streak in Tests to five matches.

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