Tue Dec 24 12:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Indian Women’s Cricket Creates History with Combined 779 Runs in a Single Day
**New Delhi, India** – Indian women’s cricket continues to make headlines, this time for a record-breaking feat. In a thrilling display of batting prowess, Haryana and Bengal women’s teams combined to score a staggering 779 runs in a single day of List A cricket.
The remarkable achievement occurred during a senior women’s one-day cup quarterfinal match between Haryana and Bengal. Haryana, batting first, posted a massive 389/5 in their allotted 50 overs, fueled by a sensational 197 run knock from Shafali Verma. Verma’s electrifying innings included 22 fours and 11 sixes off just 115 balls, narrowly missing a double century.
Undeterred by the challenging target, Bengal chased down the 390 runs needed to win, securing a five-wicket victory. This win marks the first time in women’s List A cricket that a team has successfully chased a score of over 389.
The combined total of 779 runs across both innings shattered previous records, highlighting the rising talent and competitiveness within Indian women’s domestic cricket. The impressive performance comes on the heels of India’s recent 2-1 T20 series victory against the West Indies and ongoing ODI series, further showcasing the strength of Indian women’s cricket. The rise in popularity and investment, boosted by the Women’s Premier League (WPL), is clearly contributing to the remarkable improvement in the players’ skills and confidence.
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