IND W vs AUS W: India and Australia settle for draw in pink-ball Test

Smriti Mandhana was named player of the match for her excellent innings of 127.

Australia and India settled for a draw in the women's pink-ball Test at the Carrara Oval on Sunday in a game that fluctuated for four days but failed to produce a result due to rain. The match was set up nicely on the final day after Ellyse Perry (68 not out) and Ashleigh Gardner (51) helped Australia save the follow-on, with captain Meg Lanning declaring on 241-9 and handing India a 136-run lead in the hope of forcing a result.

India openers Smriti Mandhana (31) and Shafali Verma (52) impressed again as they propelled the touring side to 135-3, setting Australia 271 to chase with 32 overs left in the match. The hosts, however, could reach only 36-2 in 15 overs before both captains shook hands for a draw. 

Player of the Match is @mandhana_smriti and she speaks about the experience of playing Test cricket under lights and her knock. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/F6FLoYBp4O