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IND Women vs SA Women, Only Test at Chennai, IND v SA [W], Jun 28 2024 - Match Result

RESULT
Only Test, Chennai, June 28 - July 01, 2024, South Africa Women tour of India
(T:37) 603/6d & 37/0
(fo) 266 & 373

IND Women won by 10 wickets

Player Of The Match
, IND-W
8/77 & 2/111
sneh-rana
Match centre 
Scores: K Vairavan | Comms: Shashwat & Srinidhi
Scorecard summary
India Women 603/6(115.1 overs)
1st INNINGS
205 (197)
2/141 (26)
149 (161)
1/122 (26.1)
South Africa Women 266/10(84.3 overs)
1st INNINGS
8/77 (25.3)
65 (164)
2/47 (21)
South Africa Women 373/10(154.4 overs)
2nd INNINGS
109 (203)
2/95 (45)
India Women 37/0(9.2 overs)
2nd INNINGS
0/19 (4.2)

4:25pm That brings us to the end of our coverage for this Test match. Hope you enjoyed it just as much as we loved bringing it to you. These two sides will be at it again in a few days' time, engaging in what promises to be a thrilling T20I series. If you somehow missed out on the action from today (or the last three days), Srindhi's report should have you covered. Until next time, this is goodbye from me, Srinidhi, Sudeep, Vairavan and everyone else at ESPNcricinfo. Take care, folks!

Sneh Rana, Player of the Match: Feeling great, whenever you can contribute for your team, especially in such situations, it is an amazing feeling and cannot describe in words. (On how the body is after fielding for so many overs) Body is very fresh (laughs). At the start, it was difficult for the spinners. Later on, there was spin and bounce. I would want to give credit to the South African batters for the way they batted. But hats off to our Indian bowlers. Playing Tests is special and to get Player of the Match, I cannot describe it. It is beyond words. Just before I leave, you (Murali Kartik) said before in an interview that playing off-spinners is considered easier, but hopefully today some people have got answers to that question (smiles).

Harmanpreet Kaur, India captain: It was not easy. They batted really well. They did not give us an easy win and we had to work hard for it. Credit goes to Smriti and Shafali who set up a platform for us. Everyone in the team, they contributed well with the bat. The way we fielded, it was not easy to field for so many overs. Hats off to our bowlers, especially our spinners. They kept bowling and had that belief that they could take those wickets to win us the game. All of them. The way they played the last two Tests, they showed that trust that they can keep bowling and keep creating chances. Even our medium pacers, they did the job whenever the opportunity came. Credit to each and every one, and even the support staff. We had positive talks with them (support staff) and the atmosphere in the team created that energy. (On handling three spinners) It was tough but the way they were bowling, they were creating opportunities. (On the mindset heading into day four) When we came in the morning, we knew we had just 100 runs in the pocket and that we had to be careful, not giving them easy boundaries. But we also had to keep looking for wickets. We planned really well and stuck to that.

Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa captain: The character shown by the group has been incredible. To concede 500 runs on day one was not ideal, and not many people felt we could take it into day four. Very proud of the group. Lot of little areas you can look at. We were fighting very hard to get the draw. Each batter feels they could have hung around a little longer. Had we restricted them to a lower total - lots of moments we can look at. Each and every batter had that mindset to bat as long as they could. Players like Nadine and Marizanne, who are known for their attacking batting, the way they grafted, it was very heart-warming. I thought we had it at the end of yesterday and was really hoping we could see it out (today).

Sujatha : "India would have taken a 10 wicket win after the toss. They were thoroughly tested. Their patience was rewarded"

Amol Muzumdar, India head coach: We played against England, we won, it was a historic Test match. Then we played against Australia, we won that and now this one. I would say this one was a real test of character for both teams. Fantastic Test match to watch and fantastic match for all the players also. No better advertisement than this Test match. It did (become tough, bowling after enforcing the follow-on) but at the same time, we had a clue about the pitch on day one. It was on the slower and lower side. We thought even if they get ahead in the game, we might have a chance to chase it down. Full credit to their batters, who applied themselves really well and put up a good show. For a day and a half, we were properly tested. The second session on day three, where we made them follow-on but we could not pick up any wickets. Luus and Wolvaardt played really well. Credit to them, but hats off to our girls as well. They stuck it out, fought hard and every wicket was earnt. Credit to every single player, even the reserve players.

Shafali Verma: I was just trying to back my strengths and take time. Lot of hard work and hard work pays off. I wanted to (hit big strokes in the chase) but thought this was a Test match (chuckles) and then played (more sedately). (On adapting to Test cricket) It is about the mind only, and if you can adapt. By god's grace, I can do well for the team. (On being out in the field) It was very tough. It was very humid but whoever wins a Test match, usually has to field twice and we are happy to do that.

Dillon du Preez, South Africa head coach: If you go back to Friday, the second session, we were on the back foot already. To be here, with an hour to go on day four, it was a hell of a fight from the team. Proud of them. I think our bowling let us down a bit. We had to set fields for both sides of the wicket. Getting sent back in, it is about survival and you also need to score runs. It is something to work on and we will get there. (On the batting) It was a good performance. There were one or two balls, one that stayed low in the first innings, had that not happened, you think what difference it would have made to the game. We will take one or two positive things from this and work on our skill.

3:52pm India have done it. Finally. It took them much longer than it seemed, especially after they enforced the follow-on. But now, they are where they would have wanted to be, even if South Africa walk back slightly disappointed but with their heads held high post a valiant second-innings display.

Not a lot to dissect from this run-chase. The damage had been done much earlier, from a South African perspective. They tried everything they could but just could not come back from India's mammoth first innings with the bat. There will be many positives, most notably the way their batters acquitted themselves, despite being so far behind. and they will draw inspiration from that, heading into the T20I series against India.

India, on the other hand, will be pleased with how this game panned out. They arrived, wanting a win, and they will leave the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai having accomplished that objective. It was fitting that Shafali, who set this game up, was at the crease when the winning runs were hit, with Shubha, playing just her second Test, also getting the opportunity to ice a cake India did well to put together over the first three days.

9.2
2
Tucker to Shubha, 2 runs

that will be it! Three Tests in the last seven months, and three wins for India! Fullish outside off. Shubha goes nibbling at it and squirts it off the outside edge. Beats slip and then canters back for the runs India need to seal a 10-wicket win!

9.1
Tucker to Shubha, no run

full and wide outside off. Shubha pokes it towards backward point

And we go into another over. Surely this is where India cross the finish line? Tucker to continue from around the wicket

end of over 96 runs
IND-W: 35/0CRR: 3.88 
Shafali Verma24 (30b 3x4 1x6)
Shubha Satheesh11 (24b 1x4)
Nonkululeko Mlaba 5-0-18-0
Delmi Tucker 4-0-17-0
8.6
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, no run

fired down leg. Shafali looks for the sweep to finish things off but does not lay bat on ball

8.5
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, no run

full on middle and off. Shafali pats it towards short extra cover

8.4
4
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, FOUR runs

edged and four! Tossed up on a length outside off. Shafali is beaten in the air and has to poke out in front of her pad. She does so with soft hands, though, meaning the outside edge dribbles away past slip!

8.3
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, no run

short outside off and this barely gets up. Shafali is well beaten on the cut

India one hit away from a win now. Will Shafali look to finish it off in style?

8.2
1
Mlaba to Shubha, 1 run

shortish on middle and leg. Shubha hops back and tugs it towards deep mid wicket

8.1
1
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, 1 run

full on middle and off. Shafali stretches forward and pushes it to long off

Just eight runs needed now. Mlaba to continue

end of over 87 runs
IND-W: 29/0CRR: 3.62 
Shubha Satheesh10 (23b 1x4)
Shafali Verma19 (25b 2x4 1x6)
Delmi Tucker 4-0-17-0
Nonkululeko Mlaba 4-0-12-0
7.6
Tucker to Shubha, no run

tossed up full on middle and off. Shubha lunges forward and smothers it

7.5
1
Tucker to Shafali Verma, 1 run

back of a length outside off. Shafali punches it towards cover. The fielder does well to dive and stop it but her throw is wild, allowing an over-throw eventually

7.4
Tucker to Shafali Verma, no run

shorter outside off. Shafali hangs back this time and pushes it towards mid off

7.3
6
Tucker to Shafali Verma, SIX runs

right out of the screws! Given a hint of air just outside off and Shafali is down the track in a flash. Gets close enough to the ball and clubs it over long on!

7.2
Tucker to Shafali Verma, no run

back of a length on the stumps. Shafali turns it towards mid wicket

7.1
Tucker to Shafali Verma, no run

peach! Floated up full outside off. Goes on straight and sneaks past the outside edge as Shafali pokes at it

end of over 75 runs
IND-W: 22/0CRR: 3.14 
Shubha Satheesh10 (22b 1x4)
Shafali Verma12 (20b 2x4)
Nonkululeko Mlaba 4-0-12-0
Delmi Tucker 3-0-10-0
6.6
Mlaba to Shubha, no run

length outside off. Goes on with the angle and goes past Shubha's attempted dab. That was a touch too full to be playing that stroke

6.5
Mlaba to Shubha, no run

length outside off. Does not spin back a great deal and Shubha plays it towards extra cover

6.4
1
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, 1 run

back of a length on middle and leg. Shafali hangs back and knocks it to long on

6.3
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, no run

back of a length just outside off. Shafali goes back and defends

6.2
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, no run

slower and fuller on middle and off. Shafali presses forward and defends

6.1
4
Mlaba to Shafali Verma, FOUR runs

shot! Short, wide and it gets the treatment it deserves. Shafali rocks back and crunches this past cover, beating the fielder to her right!

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
Shafali Verma
205 runs (197)
23 fours8 sixes
Productive shot
flick
49 runs
5 fours0 six
Control
91%
S Mandhana
149 runs (161)
27 fours1 six
Productive shot
cover drive
48 runs
9 fours0 six
Control
95%
Best performances - bowlers
S Rana
IND-W
O
25.3
M
4
R
77
W
8
ECO
3.01
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
5W
1W
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
RS Gayakwad
O
30.4
M
12
R
55
W
2
ECO
1.79
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
2W
LEGOFF
LHB
Match details
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
TossIndia Women, elected to bat first
Series
Season2024
Player Of The Match
Series resultIndia Women won the one-off match
Match numberWTest no. 149
Hours of play (local time)9.30 start, Lunch 11.30-12.10, Tea 14.10-14.30, Close 16.30
Match days28, 29, 30 June, 1 July 2024 - day (4-day match)
WTest debut
Umpires
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Reserve Umpire
Match Referee