3 lowest match aggregates in Women’s Tests in 21st century
The 21st century has witnessed some low scoring rubbers in Women’s Test match cricket. These have been matches when the batters have not been able to rake in the runs at will, and the red cherry has dominated the willow. In this article, let us take a look at the 3 lowest match aggregates in Women’s Test cricket in the 21st century.
3. Australia Women vs India Women
This match between the Australia Women and the India Women that took place in February 2006 at Adelaide grabs the 3rd place. In this match, the Australian side batted first and was bowled out for 250. In reply, the Indian side produced a poor performance with the willow. India were bowled out for 93, and were asked to follow on. In the second innings, the Mithali Raj-led side was shot out for 153 and lost the match by an innings and four runs. A total of 496 runs were scored in the entire match.
2. Netherlands Women vs South Africa Women
This match grabs second place, and a total of 475 runs were scored in this match. The South Africa Women wielded the willow first and were bowled out for 232, with Daleen Terblanche scoring 83. In reply, the Netherlands side was bowled out for 108. Sunette Loubser scalped a five-wicket haul for the Proteas. South Africa declared their second innings with their scorecard reading 85/2. The Netherlands Women were set a target of 210 runs and were bowled out for just 50, as South Africa crushed their opponents by 159 runs
1. Australia Women vs England Women
In this low scoring game, the England Women were bowled out for just 124 in their first innings. Not a single willow wielder from the England side could cross the 30-run mark. The Australia Women were bowled out for just 78 in reply. In the second innings, the Australian bowlers produced a superb performance as England were shot out for 92, and the kangaroos needed 139 for victory. Australia romped past the target with 5 wickets to spare. A total of 433 runs were scored in this rubber.
