India registered their first women's Test win over Australia with an eight-wicket win in Mumbai

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Smriti Mandhana scored the win for India with four goals against Australia’s Jess Jonassen

One-off Test, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: (Day 4 of Four)

Australia 219 (McGrath 50; Vastrakar 4-53) & 261 (McGrath 73; Rana 4-63)

India 406 (Rodriguez 73, Sharma 78; Gardner 4-100) & 75-2 (Mandhana 38*)

India wins by eight wickets

India secured their first Test win over Australia with an eight-wicket win in a one-off match in Mumbai.

Australia started the final day with five second runs in hand and a 46-run lead but India mercilessly bowled out the tourists for 261.

India then chased down a modest target of 75 soon after lunch thanks to Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 38.

“It is a reward for all the hard work we have done for many years,” Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said.

“It’s a reward for hard work and patience. We just wanted to play positive cricket.”

India’s win is their first in 11 women’s Tests against Australia, who are ranked number one in the world in the format, since the teams first played in 1977.

A first innings lead of 187 had given India the upper hand in the contest after they scored 406 runs to Australia’s 219.

Richa Ghosh (52), Jemima Rodriguez (73), Deepti Sharma (78) and Mandhana (74) all put up half-centuries for India, while spinner Ash Gardner took 4-100.

Australia’s fielders struggled at the Wankhede Stadium with vice-captain Tahlia McGrath the only player to hit a half-century in both innings for the tourists.

India all-rounder Sneh Rana was named man of the match after bringing her match figures of 7-119 from 44.4 overs.

“There will be a Test match in India after a long time, so this win is over the top,” Rana said.

“For the Indian fans too, this is a huge win. Players who are growing will see this win and want to play more Test cricket.”

“Except for the first day, we showed a lot of fight,” Healy said.

“Full credit to the Indian team, they bowled us a lot of runs. If we would have batted on the first full day, we could have been in the match.”

Australia and India play each other in three ODIs and three T20 matches starting December 28.

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