India Women’s Cricket Team registered a historic 304-run victory over Ireland in the third and final ODI played in Rajkot, completing a 3-0 clean sweep of the series.
Match Score:
- IND-W: 435/5 (50 overs)
- IRE-W: 131 (31.4 overs)
- India won by 304 runs.
Key Highlights of the Match:
- Pratiksha Rawal played a brilliant knock of 154 runs and was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series.
- Smriti Mandhana scored her 10th ODI century, giving a strong start to India’s innings.
- Indian bowlers dismissed the entire Ireland team for just 131 runs in 31.4 overs.
- This victory handed Ireland their largest-ever defeat in women’s ODI history.
India’s Highest ODI Score:
- India posted 435/5, which became their highest-ever ODI score. Previously, the Indian men’s team had posted 418/5 against West Indies in 2011.
List of 400+ Scores in Women’s ODIs:
- 491/4 – New Zealand vs Ireland, Dublin, 2018
- 455/5 – New Zealand vs Pakistan, Christchurch, 1997
- 440/3 – New Zealand vs Ireland, Dublin, 2018
- 435/5 – India vs Ireland, Rajkot, 2025
- 418 – New Zealand vs Ireland, Dublin, 2018
- 412/3 – Australia vs Denmark, Mumbai, 1997
Largest Wins (by runs margin):
- 304 runs – India vs Ireland, Rajkot, 2025
- 249 runs – India vs Ireland, Potchefstroom, 2017
- 211 runs – India vs West Indies, Vadodara, 2024
- 207 runs – Pakistan vs India, Dambulla, 2008
- 193 runs – Pakistan vs India, Karachi, 2005
Pratiksha Rawal: The New Sensation Pratiksha Rawal showcased an exceptional performance in this series. In just six innings, she scored 444 runs at an average of 74, breaking the record for most runs in the first six matches in women’s ODI history, surpassing Nattakan Chathamma’s 322 runs.
Top Individual Innings in Indian Women’s Cricket:
- 188 – Deepti Sharma vs Ireland, Potchefstroom, 2017
- 171* – Harmanpreet Kaur vs Australia, Derby, 2017
- 154 – Pratiksha Rawal vs Ireland, Rajkot, 2025
- 143* – Harmanpreet Kaur vs England, Canterbury, 2022
- 138* – Jaya Sharma vs Pakistan, Karachi, 2005
Pratiksha Rawal’s Statement: “I was just focusing on each ball. My innings slowed down when I reached the 70s, but I covered that later. It’s always a pleasure to bat with Smriti Mandhana. She displayed tremendous power in her shots, which kept me calm and composed. We set a target of 400+ and achieved around 430, which is great. It’s a wonderful start to the year. Scoring runs for my country is always a matter of pride. This century has boosted my confidence.”
Most Boundaries in an ODI Innings:
- 71 – New Zealand vs Ireland, Dublin, 2018
- 59 – New Zealand vs Ireland, Dublin, 2018
- 57 – India vs Ireland, Rajkot, 2025
- 56 – England vs South Africa, Bristol, 2017
- 53 – New Zealand vs Ireland, Dublin, 2018
Smriti Mandhana’s Statement: “I’m happy that every player got sufficient time on the field. Batters and bowlers executed their plans brilliantly. Scoring 400+ and getting the opposition all out in the 31st over was amazing. However, we need to work on our fielding and running between wickets.”
Coach Amol Majumdar’s Statement: “It’s been a fantastic series. The batting order now looks solid, but we still need one more fast bowler. Pratiksha Rawal has impressed everyone with her calm and composed style. We need to keep this momentum going and focus on preparations for the World Cup.”
Ireland Captain Gaby Lewis’s Statement: “We have learned a lot from this series. The Indian team put up an excellent performance. This was a challenging series for us, but some players have proven their potential.”
Looking Ahead: With two consecutive clean sweeps, the Indian team has gained confidence. Their next target is to perform well in the World Cup, and this form is expected to bring success in upcoming tournaments.
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