Not just men, Indian women cricket team is also showcasing sensational performances.

India's Shefali Verma on Friday, scored a record-breaking double century that propelled India to the highest-ever single-day total in Test history during the one-off match against South Africa.

Shafali's magnificent 205 off just 194 balls set the stage for a day of cricket where numerous records were shattered.

Partnering with Smriti Mandhana, who contributed a brilliant 149 off 161 balls, Shafali helped forge a formidable 292-run opening stand. Their partnership laid the foundation for India's massive 525/4, leaving South Africa's bowlers struggling throughout the day.

Shafali's double century eclipsed the previous record for the fastest century held by Australia's Annabel Sutherland, who had scored a double ton off 248 balls against South Africa earlier this year. She reached the milestone in grand style with consecutive sixes off Delmi Tucker, followed by a single to complete her double century.

This achievement also saw Shafali becoming only the second Indian woman to score a double century in Test cricket, following in the footsteps of the legendary Mithali Raj. Mithali's 214, scored off 407 balls, came during a drawn Test against England at Taunton in August 2002.

Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian batting legend, took to his official X account to congratulate Shafali and the Indian women's team. "What a stellar performance by our girls on Day 1! @TheShafaliVerma's double ton and @mandhana_smriti's 149 set the tone for a commanding day. The overall batting display by the team was nothing short of impressive, and I'm looking forward to more fireworks tomorrow!" he wrote.

India set a new record for the most runs scored by any team in a single day of play in Test history across both men's and women's cricket.