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.