Strong Batting Performance by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma
The Indian women’s cricket team is off to a strong start in their one-off Test match against South Africa, thanks to the impressive batting display by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. The two openers have broken a 20-year-old record held by the Pakistani women’s team, making an unbeaten partnership of 292 runs.
Record-Breaking Partnership
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have surpassed the previous record of 241 runs held by Pakistani openers Kiran Baloch and Sajida Shah, set in 2004. The pair has become the first opening pair to achieve a partnership of 250 plus runs in women’s Test cricket.
Players with the Highest Opening Partnerships in Women’s Test Cricket
- Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma – 292 runs
- Kiran Baluch and Sajida Shah – 241 runs
- Caroline Atkins and Arran Brindle – 200 runs
Highest Partnership for Any Wicket for India
Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for 149 runs, while Shafali Verma is still at the crease, having scored 141 runs. The pair has broken the previous record of 275 runs held by Poonam Raut and Thirush Kamini, set in 2014.
Indian Women Players with the Highest Opening Partnerships
- Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma – 292 runs
- Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma – 167 runs
- Gunjan Banerjee and Sandhya Agarwal – 153 runs
- Anju Jain and Chandrakanta Kaul – 132 runs