In the one-off Test between India Women and Australia Women, Smriti Mandhana scored a half-century, contributing to India Women maintaining their advantage on the second day of the match at the Wankhede Stadium. At lunch, India Women reached 193/3 in 52 overs, with Mandhana scoring 74 and forming a 50-run partnership with Sneh Rana (8).
Starting the day at 98/1, India Women added to their first innings as Australia Women's bowlers adjusted their line and length. Mandhana reached her half-century off 65 balls, hitting eight fours. However, Australia Women claimed two wickets in the morning session, with Ashleigh Gardner dismissing Sneh Rana and a run-out ending Mandhana's innings.
At lunch, Richa Ghosh (24*) and Jemimah Rodrigues (24*) were at the crease, and India Women trailed by 26 runs.
(With Agency Inputs)
