Women's Test Cricket is the longest format in women's cricket. It is comparable to men's match cricket. These matches are contested by the best cricketing nations. In women's test cricket, there have been ten teams over the years.
Ten teams were involved in women's test cricket.
There are many questions about the future of women's cricket despite its recent growth. Greg Barclay of the ICC expressed concern that women’s Test cricket might be restricted to biannual rivalries, and sporadic bilateral fixtures. Despite this, the quality of the sport has not diminished. T20I format and ODI have become more tactically dense and tense. Women's Tests, however, are slower.
Format
The format of women’s Test matches is at risk after just five matches were played since 2007. This is because shorter formats, such one-day cricket internationals or Twenty20 cricket appeal more to broadcasters and fans. Domestic cricket structures are essential to ensure the survival of women's cricket.
Fielders absent
Fielders absent from play in women's match matches refers to those who are unable to return to the field due injury or other unavoidable circumstances. They are only allowed to be on the field for a maximum 110 minutes while men can stay on the field for a maximum 120 minutes. This is the player's penalty time, during which they can not bowl or bat.
Average all-rounder score in one innings
The statistical average of all-rounders taking wickets in a match of women's cricket is the average all-rounder. This statistic is based upon ESPNcricinfo statistics.
Betty Wilson's record
Betty Wilson has been a legend in women’s cricket for more than fifty years. In 1948, she was the first to play against New Zealand. In her debut match, she scored 90 runs while taking 10 wickets. In her second Test against England, she scored a century. Her skillful boundaries and batting earned her huge fans.
Sky Sports coverage for women's test matches
Sky Sports announced that it will broadcast seven of England's women’s Test matches next season. The network will also be providing live coverage for the Kia Super League. This is the first ever announcement of a standalone commercial partnership between a sports body and a broadcaster.