India Women vs England Women Live Updates: Harmanpreet Kaur Opts to Bat in the One-off Test

Crucial Debutantes Shine as India Women Take on England Women in High-Stakes Test Battle

In the much-anticipated one-off Test between India Women and England Women at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's team, won the toss and elected to bat first. The opening day witnessed the excitement of the four-day encounter, with both teams vying for

victory – England seeking to break their Test winless streak since 2014, while India plays their first home Test in nearly a decade.

The Indian playing XI featured new faces, with Renuka Thakur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Shubha Satheesh making their Test debut caps. This move added a fresh dimension to the game, and fans were eager to see how these players would perform on the international stage.

England captain Heather Knight, expressing her eagerness to end the team's Test match drought, stated, "I am desperate to win a Test match. It feels like it's been a while since we've done that as an England side." She highlighted the significance of the T20 series win and the positive impact it had on the team, especially with the T20 World Cup on the horizon.

Speaking about the challenges of playing in the Indian conditions, Knight acknowledged the difficulties of dealing with the heat and humidity. She emphasized the team's need to perform well and secure a win before heading home for Christmas.

On the other hand, Harmanpreet Kaur discussed the team's strategy for the four-day Test, emphasizing the importance of identifying players who can bowl or bat for an extended period. She maintained that the combination would be based on a careful assessment of the pitch conditions and the team's strengths.

As the match progressed into Day 1, the live score reflected an intriguing battle between the two teams. India Women, after winning the toss, posted a score of 324/6 in 69.2 overs. The Playing XI for India featured Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (w), Sneh Rana, Shubha Satheesh, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Thakur Singh, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

England Women, in response, fielded a strong lineup with Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt, Amy Jones (w), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, and Lauren Bell.

As the teams battled it out on the field, fans eagerly awaited more live updates and action from this highly anticipated one-off Test. Stay tuned for further developments in this exciting encounter between India Women and England Women.