India Secures Historic First Test Win Over Australia

India ruthlessly dismissed Australia for 261, then chased down a target of 75, marking their first victory in 11 women's Tests against the world's top-ranked team.

• India secured their first Test win over Australia with an eight-wicket victory in a one-off match in Mumbai.
• Australia began the final day with five second innings wickets in hand and a lead of 46 but India ruthlessly dismissed the tourists for 261.
• India then chased down a modest target of 75 shortly after lunch thanks to Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 38.
• India's win is their first in 11 women's Tests against Australia, who are ranked number one in the world in the format, since the sides first played in 1977.
• India's victory was their second in Tests this month having thrashed England by 347 runs in Mumbai.

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