Australia Dominates India in Day-Night Women's Test

India faced a crushing defeat against Australia in the women's day-night Test, losing by 10 wickets. Despite Pratika Rawal's half-century, India was all out for 149 in their second innings. Australia's strong first-innings response and effortless final chase sealed their victory.

In a crushing defeat, India succumbed to Australia by 10 wickets in Sunday's women's day-night Test. After starting their second innings at a precarious 105 for 6, Pratika Rawal gave a glimmer of hope with a half-century, reaching 63 off 137 balls. However, India could only manage 149 in 48.2 overs. Distinguished bowlers Ashleigh Gardner and Alana King played pivotal roles, removing key Indian wickets that included the overnight players Sneha Rana and Rawal.

Australia needed a mere 25 runs to seal the win, which openers Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield comfortably achieved, ending with 28/0 in just 4.3 overs. Earlier in the match, India's first innings concluded at 198, posing a challenge which the hosts overwhelmingly overcame.

Australia's robust batting, including Annabel Sutherland's impressive 129, set a firm foundation with a first-innings score of 323, establishing a significant lead that proved insurmountable for the visiting team. The final score read: India Women 198 and 149, Australia Women 323 and 28/0.