India Saturday became the first team to break the 600-run mark in women's Tests as they hammered the South African bowlers in a one-off match in Chennai.
The hosts declared their innings on 603/6 on day two of the Test, the feature of which was opener Shafali Verma hitting the fastest ever women's Test double century, off 194 balls, on the opening day.
The 20-year old surpassed Australia's Annabel Sutherland's 200 off 248 balls also against South Africa in February this year.
India had raced to 525/4 Friday for the most runs in a day in Test history - men or women - after an opening stand between Verma, who smashed 205 off 197 balls, and Smriti Mandhana, who hit 149.
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, bettered Australia's 575/9 declared against South Africa, in February, before they declared their innings in Saturday's first session.
South Africa were on 236/4 at the close of play, including half-centuries from Sune Luus, who made 65, and Marizanne Kapp, unbeaten on 69.
