In this article we are discussing about India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard. India Women reached a remarkable 435 in 50 overs during their third and final ODI against Ireland at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, thanks to Smriti Mandhana scoring her fastest ever ODI century and supported by Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hasabnis.
Ireland’s Leah Paul battled valiantly and scored a gallant fifty, yet wickets fell at regular intervals due to Deepti Sharma and Titas Sadhu’s formidable bowling attacks.
India vs Ireland
India completed their 3-0 clean sweep against Ireland with another crushing win in the third ODI. Pratika Rawal led India’s impressive performance by smashing 89 and earning player of the match honors, helping her side amass 435-5. Ireland could not keep pace with India’s disciplined bowling and were limited to only 134 runs after 31.4 overs – Sarah Forbes managed 41 as they battled through their lineup against India’s attack.
India captain Smriti Mandhana and new opening partner Pratika Rawal got off to a tremendous start, setting a record 233-run partnership for the opening wicket against Ireland. Both players hammered Irish bowling with ease as Mandhana completed her maiden ODI century after just 80 balls played! She also shared an outstanding second innings partnership of 204 runs with Tejal Hasabnis that added significantly to India’s total total score.
Mandhana wasn’t at her best on the field, but an excellent batting performance by India’s veteran players saw them home easily. Harleen Deol’s swift 67, Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 53 and Rawal’s composed 89 all ensured India didn’t lose any momentum as they powered to victory.
Gaby Lewis will bring Ireland Women’s fight and energy to this series, featuring several quality all-rounders like Laura Delany, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast and Joanna Loughran who has experience both in Australia and in WBBL league. Both sides will come out ready to show their mettle; we can expect an entertaining battle under bright skies. The series begins January 10 at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.
Scorecard
India women’s cricket team defeated Ireland in a three-match One Day International series that showcased both teams’ fighting spirit. The Rajkot matches were filled with drama, passion, and cricketing moments that will remain lasting memories. This series proved that cricket is much more than just a sport: it unifies millions of people through celebration of this beautiful sport they all love so much.
| Team | Innings Score | Overs | Result | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 435/5 | 50.0 | Won by 304 runs | Pratika Rawal (154), Smriti Mandhana (135) |
| Ireland Women | 131 all out | 31.4 | Sarah Forbes (41), Gaby Lewis | |
| Player of the Match | – | – | Pratika Rawal | |
| Player of the Series | – | – | Pratika Rawal |
India scored an amazing 435-5 total during their inaugural ODI match in Rajkot, setting a new world record total in an One Day International (ODI). Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal both scored centuries to help power India’s innings while Jemimah Rodrigues recorded her maiden hundred. Priya Mishra and Deepti Sharma also played key roles by regularly taking wickets off opposing batswomen like Jemimah Rodrigues batting against them.
Ireland’s chase was always going to be difficult and it proved as such in the end. Leah Paul fought valiantly, making her 10th ODI hundred with Gaby Lewis in support. But wickets fell at regular intervals. Titas Sadhu and Deepti Sharma kept up the pressure with disciplined bowling from Titas Sadhu while Leah Paul was taken at short third man for 92 runs.
Even in defeat, Ireland can draw strength from their performance and the way they battled back against India. They will return home filled with renewed confidence that they are an international force to be reckoned with; hopefully their success will inspire younger players in Ireland to play rugby and help raise Ireland’s flag higher still.
As India heads into their break before their next tournament, they’ll look to put this series behind them and focus on the ODI World Cup Qualifiers coming up in June 2025. But they will remember this series fondly, especially the passionate Rajkot crowd and watching world-class cricketers in action; their efforts are making such a difference around the globe! The game of cricket truly changes lives across nations.
Highlights
India Women dominated Ireland Women in their 3-match ODI Series to take home victory, beating Ireland by 3-0. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal led India with centuries, scoring the highest total ever for an ODI team in history.
India recorded the highest ever total for women’s one-day internationals when they scored 435-5 at Rajkot, with Mandhana and Rawal combining to form an astounding opening wicket partnership of 233 runs.
India beat Ireland by an overwhelming margin in the second game after winning the toss and batting first, thanks to Mithali Raj and Thirushkamini both scoring half centuries in this match. India’s bowlers did an outstanding job restricting Ireland’s run-scoring capabilities and keeping scores low.
India claimed victory in their third and final match by an impressive margin, defeating Ireland by 304 runs with Smriti Mandhana’s quick hundred and Rawal’s composed 89 helping India post an overwhelming 435 total in their innings. Ireland struggled against India’s superior batting ability and were eventually dismissed with just 131 being scored from their innings; medium pacer Orla Prendergast being the most successful bowler for Ireland by taking two wickets.
Gaby Lewis of Ireland said there were plenty of positives to take away from their series against Australia despite their loss. She noted, “it was an invaluable opportunity for us to challenge ourselves against an excellent opponent and we have identified areas where improvement could occur,” according to Gaby. Batting at number five can be challenging and takes some getting used to, according to Jemimah Rodrigues who received Player of the Match honors for her stunning maiden ODI century performance and was pleased with how it went. She expressed her relief upon finally making history for her country and is looking forward to the next challenge and working on her batting skills. Additionally, the series should help advance her career as a cricketer: “It has been an awesome experience playing against such an experienced Indian side,” she noted.
Final Score
The Women in Blue are India’s women’s national cricket team. Under the oversight of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, this squad competes internationally at all forms of women’s cricket–Test matches, one day internationals (ODI) and Twenty20I matches are regularly hosted here and currently one of the premier teams around the globe.
Rahul Jolly took over coaching duties for India Women in 2023 and has led them to unparalleled success ever since. Under his direction, India Women have become one of the powerhouses of women’s cricket; having made significant inroads into Australia’s and England’s rankings respectively. They remain highly disciplined units that never surrender no matter the score or situation presented them with.
Smriti Mandhana led India to victory against Ireland in their inaugural one-day international at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot by six wickets. Ireland were in trouble right from the beginning after losing Gaby Lewis for only 12 runs early in their innings – Sarah Forbes and Christina Coulter Reilly attempted to stabilize things but could not prevent an easy win for India.
Ireland must now reassess their strategy for the remaining two ODIs and hope they can turn around this series with better performances in them. Though still young, the Irish team have shown they can compete with top teams from around the globe; their rivalry with India may not be one of the oldest in women’s cricket, yet it shows great spirit and evolving competition.
Ireland will have to cope without star wicketkeeper-batswoman Amy Hunter for the remainder of this series due to an injury, with Leinster CC’s Joanna Loughran having been called up in her place; Loughran brings experience from playing in WBBL tournaments which she will look to apply against India. Ireland have announced their 15 player squad:
