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Australia vs England – 1934:
The first-ever women’s Test match in cricket was played between Australia Women and England Women from December 28 to 31, 1934 at Exhibition Ground in Brisbane. This was a historic moment for women’s cricket, as it was the start of international matches for women.
Match Details
- Teams: Australia Women vs England Women
- Venue: Exhibition Ground, Brisbane
- Dates: December 28 – 31, 1934
- Result: England Women won by 9 wickets
Key Highlights of the First Women’s Test Match
- A Historic Moment
- This match was the first women’s Test match, making it an important milestone in the history of women’s cricket.
- Both teams, led by Margaret Peden (Australia) and Betty Archdale (England), set a great example for women in sports.
- England’s Big Win
- England Women won the match by 9 wickets. They were dominant in both batting and bowling.
- Myrtle Maclagan played a big role by taking 7 wickets in Australia’s first innings.
- Great Bowling
- Myrtle Maclagan from England took 7 wickets in Australia’s first innings, which helped her team gain a strong lead.
- Anne Palmer from Australia also bowled well and took 7 wickets in England’s first innings.
- Strong Batting
- Essie Shevill from Australia scored 63* in the second innings, the highest score for her team in the match.
- Myrtle Maclagan from England scored 72 in her team’s first innings, leading them with the bat.
- The Venue
- The match was played at the Exhibition Ground in Brisbane, which became a historic place for women’s cricket.
Score Summary
Australia Women
- 1st Innings: 47 all out (Myrtle Maclagan 7/10)
- 2nd Innings: 138 all out (Essie Shevill 63*)
England Women
- 1st Innings: 154 all out (Myrtle Maclagan 72)
- 2nd Innings: 34/1
Result: England Women won by 9 wickets
The Impact of the First Women’s Test Match
The first women’s Test match in 1934 marked the beginning of a new era for women’s cricket. It proved that women could play cricket at the highest level and inspired future generations of female cricketers. This historic match opened the door for more opportunities and helped women’s cricket grow around the world.
