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India's First Women's Test 50 Years Ago: 22,000 Fans, Shantha Rangaswamy's Historic Six, and a Landmark Draw vs West Indies

India's First Women's Test 50 Years Ago: 22,000 Fans, Shantha Rangaswamy's Historic Six, and a Landmark Draw vs West Indies
World Sports · 16:41:45 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

Fifty years ago, India played its inaugural women's Test match, drawing a crowd of 22,000 spectators. The historic encounter against the West Indies ended in a draw, marking a milestone for women's cricket in the country.

Captain Shantha Rangaswamy etched her name in the record books by hitting the first six in India's women's Test history, a moment that remains a celebrated highlight of the match.

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