India record highest-ever total in women's Test cricket

The Indian women's cricket team made history in their one-off Test against South Africa, setting the highest-ever team total in women's Test cricket at 603/6. Led by Shafali Verma's outstanding 205 and Smriti Mandhana's 149, their 292-run opening partnership is also a record. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 55, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh unbeaten at the crease. This achievement, including a record-setting 525/4 on day one, highlights India's dominance and the rising profile of women's cricket globally.