Rana, Gayakwad spin Australia out as India record historic win
This was India Women's first Test win against Australia in 11 games since 1977
21/12Result
Only Test, Australia Women tour of India at Mumbai, Dec 21-24 2023
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
219 & 261 -
![India Women]( "India Women")
406 & 75/2 (18.4 ov)
Player of the Match
21/12Result
Only Test, Australia Women tour of India at Mumbai, Dec 21-24 2023
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
219 & 261 -
![India Women]( "India Women")
406 & 75/2 (18.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
The understated artistry of Sneh Rana
The architect of India's Wankhede victory demonstrated the thrilling virtues of old-school offspin
Stats - India Women's first-ever Test win against Australia
Tahlia McGrath becomes the first woman to score 50-plus in each innings in a losing cause
Healy 'comfortable with Australia's progression' with new-look outfit still finding their feet
"They are so used to us winning, that at times they forget we've seen a lot of change over the last 12-18 months that goes unnoticed external to our group"
Day 3
Harmanpreet's double-strike late on day three puts India in the driver's seat
Australia made it tough for the home side for the first time in the game, but still ended the penultimate day effectively at 46 for 5
McGrath goes from 'strokemaker' to 'solid' to resist India
She stood out with her responsible batting with the visitors desperate for stability on the penultimate day of the Test
Day 2
India surge ahead through Rodrigues, Deepti and Ghosh
Gardner picked up four wickets on what was otherwise a long day for Australia on the field
Ghosh, Rodrigues sweep Australia's spin threat away
Their technique and temperament kept the visitors at bay on a tricky Wankhede surface
Day 1
Vastrakar, Rana and openers put India on top
Tahlia McGrath was the only Australia batter to get to 50 as India bowled them out for 219 on day one
'Relentless' Pooja Vastrakar leaves Australia wobbling
The seamer picked up 4 for 53 to help India bowl the visitors out for just 219 on the opening day
Others
Harmanpreet and Healy - different methods, same ambition
On the eve of the Test, the India captain was intense and thoughtful, while her opposite number was full of laughs and wisecracks
Troy Cooley on Renuka and Vastrakar: 'Their work ethic is through the roof'
India's bowling coach says the fast bowlers have broadened their skillsets and developed a feel for when to use their variations
'Calm' McGrath embraces leadership role ahead of Test grind
The Australia vice-captain is looking forward to partnering up with captain Alyssa Healy and wants to "take some of the pressure off her"
'Matter of adapting on the run' - Australia ready to embrace the Indian spin challenge
Coach Shelley Nitschke is wary of the unknowns but does not want Australia to look to far ahead of themselves
India search for more Test glory as Healy's Australia look to hit the ground running
Australia are as formidable a unit as they come, but India, in familiar conditions and fresh off the win over England, will be tough to best
