IND-W vs IRE-W: India Women Domimate in Rajkot, Smriti Mandhana & Co Make Records Tumble in Historic ODI Victory

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IND-W vs IRE-W: The third ODI between India Women and Ireland Women at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 15, turned into a showcase of Indian cricketing brilliance.

India posted an incredible 435/5 in their 50 overs, with stunning centuries from Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana. Rawal's majestic 154 and Mandhana’s blistering 135 off just 80 balls dismantled the Irish bowling attack.

The Indian bowlers then sealed the victory, bundling Ireland out for 131 in just 31.4 overs. Deepti Sharma led with 3/27, while Tanuja Kanwar supported with two wickets. The 304-run margin marked India’s biggest-ever victory in women’s ODIs. The match wasn’t just a contest; it was a record-breaking spectacle that cemented India’s dominance.

Let’s dive into the remarkable milestones achieved during this one-sided encounter.

Smriti Mandhana: Fastest ODI Century by an Indian Woman

Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana smashed the record books with her 70-ball century, the fastest by an Indian woman in ODIs. She bettered Harmanpreet Kaur’s previous mark of 87 balls set in 2024. Mandhana’s innings featured seven sixes, equalling the record for the most sixes by an Indian in a women’s ODI.

This ton was her 10th in the format, making her the joint-third highest century-maker in women’s ODIs. Her explosive knock also contributed to a mammoth 233-run opening partnership with Rawal, the third-highest stand for India in women’s ODIs.

Pratika Rawal: A Record-Breaking 154

Pratika Rawal’s majestic 154 is now the third-highest individual score by an Indian woman in ODIs, behind Deepti Sharma’s 188 and Harmanpreet’s 171*. Her consistent performances have made her the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs after six innings, with 444 runs, surpassing Charlotte Edwards’ 434.

India’s Highest ODI Total Across Genders

India’s 435/5 is their highest ODI total across genders, eclipsing the men’s team’s 418/5 against West Indies in 2011. It is also the fourth-highest total in women’s ODIs and the highest by any team other than New Zealand.

The Indian innings included 57 boundaries, the third-most by any team in a women’s ODI. Mandhana and Rawal’s partnership contributed significantly to this boundary-laden innings, with the duo scoring at a strike rate of 8.73 runs per over.

Largest Victory Margin

India’s 304-run win is their largest in women’s ODIs, surpassing a 249-run victory over Ireland in 2017. Across genders, it ranks as India’s second-biggest ODI victory.

IND-W vs IRE-W: Other Noteworthy Milestones

• Mandhana’s Career Milestones: Her 135 took her career tally to 4,209 runs, the second-highest for an Indian woman after Mithali Raj.
• Back-to-Back 150+ Partnerships: Mandhana and Rawal joined an elite list of pairs with successive 150-plus stands in women’s ODIs.
• Series Aggregate: India’s 1,046 runs in the series is the second-highest by any team in a three-match women’s ODI series.

The India Women vs Ireland Women third ODI wasn’t just a match; it was a celebration of cricketing excellence. With records tumbling in every department, India’s performance showcased their growing dominance in women’s cricket. As Mandhana and Rawal continue to rewrite history, India’s future in the sport looks brighter than ever.