Smriti Mandhana falls after slamming a magnificent maiden ton; India 276/5 as bad light interrupts play
The Hindu
25-year-old Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to hit a century in day-night Tests and also the first from the country to reach three figures in Test cricket
Flamboyant opener Smriti Mandhana shattered a few records en route to slamming a magnificent maiden Test century as India progressed to 231/3 in the second day's opening session of the day/night match against Australia here on Friday.
At the dinner break, India were strongly placed, having started the proceedings at 132 for one. After Mandhana’s wicket, however, India lost wickets in quick succession and are currently at 276 runs for the loss of five wickets. Deepti Sharme (12 of 28 deliveries) and Taniya Bhatiya, who is yet to open her account, are currently at the crease as players wait for the lights to improve and play to resume.
Earlier, 25-year-old Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to hit a century in day-night Tests and also the first from the country to reach three figures in the game's traditional format on the Australian soil.