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As Day 3 of the Test unfolds, the limited crowd at the Wankhede Stadium made their presence known by passionately singing 'Vande Mataram.'
Last Updated: 02.36 PM, Dec 23, 2023
Despite the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai offering free entry for the One-off Test between India Women and Australia Women, the stands remain largely vacant. However, the few fans in attendance are determined to show their support for the Women in Blue.
As Day 3 of the Test unfolds, the limited crowd at the Wankhede Stadium made their presence known by passionately singing 'Vande Mataram.' With no background music, only the voices of the fans resonated across the stadium, creating a heartfelt atmosphere.
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Viewers at home joined the conversation on social media, particularly on X (formerly known as Twitter), expressing admiration for the beautiful display of support for the Indian women.
Turning to the match, the second session is underway, and the Australia Women have scored 129/2 in 37 overs, trailing by 58 runs. India had earlier posted a total of 406 before being bowled out.
Just before Tea, Australia continued to display tenacity, securing the upper hand. The solitary wicket to fall was Ellyse Perry's, and it occurred through a leg-side strangle. Tahlia McGrath's exceptional performance stands out as she remains at the crease.
With India expected to bat last, fans are eager to see if they can successfully restrict the Aussies and secure a victory.
In a previous encounter, the Indian women faced the England Women, triumphing in the One-off Test after losing the T20I series 2-1.
After the Test, the Indian Women's cricket team is set to engage in a series of challenges against the same opponents, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and an equal number of Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) to conclude the tour.