India women's cricket marks 50 years since first Test against West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
India's women's cricket team commemorates the 50th anniversary of their first official Test against West Indies, which took place in October 1976 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Over 22,000 fans attended the historic match, which ended in a draw. Notable performances included Shantha Rangaswamy's 74 runs and a historic six, marking the first by an Indian woman in international cricket. The match showcased the emergence of Indian women's cricket, leading to further development and participation in the sport over the following decades.
- •Historic match took place on October 31, 1976.
- •West Indies scored 274 in their first innings.
- •Shantha Rangaswamy scored 74 runs and hit India's first six.
- •The match concluded with India at 30/1 in their second innings.
- •The series ended 1-1, with four drawn matches.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — India's first women's Test 50 years ago: 22,000 fans, Shantha Rangaswamy's historic six and a landmark draw against West Indies
"In October 1976, a historic event unfolded as India's women's cricket team faced off against the West Indies in Bengaluru, marking their first official Test match. Over 22,000 fans witnessed this landmark occasion. While the encounter ended in a draw, players like Shantha Rangaswamy and Shubhangi Kulkarni displayed remarkable talent, signaling the start of a new era in Indian women's cricket, with the series finishing in a 1-1 tie.
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