IND-W vs ENG-W: Social Media hail Indian Women after resounding Test win over England

India Women team scripted history with a resounding Test victory over the England Women's team on Saturday (December 16).

Harmanpreet Kaur and her troops decimated England and recorded a victory by a mammoth 347 runs to win the one-off Test series in Mumbai.

India's scintillating batting outing in the first innings, where they scored 428 runs, laid a strong foundation for them in the match. In reply, England Women were bowled out for just 136 runs in the first innings.

Deepti Sharma's fiery spell skittled the English for just 136 runs, as the Indian bowler got a five-for, conceding just 7 runs. India took the batting again and scored a quick fire 186 before declaring, thus presenting a mammoth target of 479 runs for Heather Knight and her team.

But the story was even bleaker for the visitors in the second innings, who could only manage 131 runs and succumbed to India's trio of spinners. Deepti Sharma was the star again with 4 wickets, while Pooja Vastrakar and Rajeshwari Gayakwad got three and two wickets respectively.

The netizens, and ex-cricketers have poured wishes and hailed the Indian women's team since their magnificent victory. It was a true reflection of the enormous progression of the women's wing and passing this testament will boon the confidence of the Indian girls. Here are some of the best reactions on social media-

Former India player Reema Malhotra hailed the Indian players for their astounding achievement.

"Brilliant win for Indian women! A test to remember for all! Great match for debutants. Deepti Sharma was just outstanding 9wkts & 67 runs just wow! Biggest ever win 347 run victory. Harmanpreet's captaincy was brilliant 👏! Well done. Proud of you girls," she wrote.

Former India captain Mithali Raj took the social media to showcase her admiration for the Indian women team.

It was utter dominance from the Indian team, who steamrolled England in Mumbai.

Deepti Sharma was awarded the Player of the match for her brilliant all-round performance.

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer was in awe of the Indian women's domination and hailed Deepti Sharma for her brilliance on the field.

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