India Women recorded its highest over total in Test history during the encounter against South Africa Women at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, opener Shafali Verma scored a double hundred while her partner Smriti Mandhana contributed with a century as India amassed 525 runs at the end of the first day’s play.
Highest Team Total by India Women in Tests
525/4 vs South Africa; Chennai (2024) (ongoing)
467 vs England; Taunton (2002)
428 vs England; Mumbai (2023)
426/9d vs England; Blackpool (1986)
406 vs Australia; Wankhede (2023)