Created a world record by scoring a double century

Shafali Verma Test World Record: After a brilliant performance in the ODI series played against South Africa, the Indian women's team has now created a historic record on the very first day by waving its flag in the only Test. India won the toss and chose to bat first. Shefali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, who came to bat first, played brilliantly and thrashed the African bowlers. Shefali Verma became the only batsman to score the fastest double century in the history of women's Test cricket. Shefali completed her double century in 194 balls.

292 run partnership between Shefali and Mandhana

In this match, Smriti Mandhana also batted brilliantly in India's first innings and was successful in scoring 149 runs. Both of them shared a total of 292 runs for the first wicket. The 292-run partnership between Mandhana and Shefali also set the record for the biggest opening partnership in women's Test cricket.

Batsmen with the highest opening partnership in women's Test cricket

Smriti Mandhana and Shefali Verma – 292 runs

Kiran Baloch and Sajida Shah – 241 runs

Caroline Atkins and Erin Brindle – 200 runs