The WACA Ground in Perth witnessed a dominant display from Australia women as they grabbed a 125-run first-innings lead against India in their sole day-night Test. On day two’s final session, the baggy greens were all out for 323 after a rollercoaster batting effort.
Slumping to 58-3, Australia found salvation in Alice Perry and Annabel Sutherland’s 128-run stand for the fourth wicket, resurrecting the innings to 186. Perry’s 76 came off 116 deliveries, including a six and 10 fours, before she fell.
Sutherland, unflappable, paired with Beth Mooney for 54 runs, taking the score past 240. Mooney made 19. The star batter then unleashed, scoring an unbeaten 129 from 171 balls with 17 fours, securing the lead. Hamilton’s 23 and King’s 21 provided late flourishes.
Sayali Satghare led India’s attack with 4-50. Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma grabbed two each, with Rana and Verma taking one.
India’s first innings ended at 198, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues’ 52 (84 balls, 7×4), Shafali Verma’s 35, and Kashvi Gautam’s 34*. Sutherland’s 4-fer headlined Australia’s bowling, backed by Hamilton (3), Brown (2), and Gardner (1).
After dropping the T20Is 1-2 and ODIs 0-3, India eyes redemption in this pink-ball showdown. Australia’s lead sets up an intriguing third day.