Records Tumble As Australia Crush South Africa In One-Off Women's Test

Records tumble as Australia crush South Africa in one-off women's Test (Image Source: Google)

Australia thumped South Africa by an innings and 284 runs Saturday in the first-ever women's Test between the two countries, which saw records tumble.

Having beaten the hosts for the first time in ODIs and T20s during their tour, South Africa were hoping to go out on a high with a momentous Test win at Perth's WACA Ground.

But they were rocked by star player Marizanne Kapp being ruled out ill before the match started and Australia emphatically showed who was boss.

"I'm very proud. It's been an amazing series," said Australia skipper Alyssa Healy.

"The white ball series was really hard fought at times and we were really tested but the way we continued to bounce back right throughout was really impressive.

"To come here to the WACA and finish like we did really caps off the Aussie summer for us, which is cool."

It was only South Africa's second Test match in a decade and captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted it had been a learning experience.

"All credit to Australia, we were pretty much outplayed in all facets of the game," she said. "But a great experience for us and we enjoyed the opportunity.

"I personally would love to," she added of wanting to play more red ball cricket. "It was a huge challenge, but I think the girls really enjoyed themselves out there."

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