India Women vs Ireland Women 1st ODI: India’s women’s cricket team delivered a strong performance to secure a 6-wicket win over Ireland in Rajkot, during the first match of the ODI series. Ireland batted first, setting a target of 239 runs, but India chased it down in 34.3 overs. Pratika Rawal and Tejal played key roles, both scoring half-centuries. Team India, under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana, emerged victorious.
Ireland, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, had a rough start. The team lost its first wicket at 27 runs, with Sarah Forbes dismissed for just 9 runs. Una Raymond followed soon after, scoring only 5 runs, and Orla fell for 9. However, captain Gabby Lewis anchored the innings, scoring 92 runs, including 15 fours. Lee Paul also contributed with a solid 59 runs, hitting 7 fours.
Team India Chases Down the Target in Just 34.3 Overs
The Indian women’s cricket team successfully chased down Ireland’s target of 239 runs in just 34.3 overs. India got off to a solid start with a strong partnership between captain Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. Mandhana contributed 41 runs, hitting 6 fours and 1 six. Pratika played an impressive knock, scoring 89 runs, with 10 fours and 1 six.
Tejal, coming in at number five, continued the momentum, scoring an unbeaten half-century. Her innings, which included 9 fours, was worth 53 runs. Richa Ghosh remained not out on 8 runs, guiding India to a comfortable victory.
𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻! 🙌 🙌
A solid show from #TeamIndia to seal a 6⃣-wicket victory over Ireland in the series opener! 👏 👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/bcSIVpjnlo#INDvIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/ttWtOphIzO
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 10, 2025
Priya Mishra Shines with the Ball for India
Priya Mishra delivered a brilliant bowling performance for India, taking 2 wickets for 56 runs in 9 overs, including 1 maiden over. Titas Sadhu and Sayali also picked up a wicket each, while Deepti Sharma contributed with 1 wicket, playing an important role in India’s victory.
India’s FASTEST chase by run-rate in women’s ODIs 🙌#INDvIRE scorecard: https://t.co/3t7SS76SYh pic.twitter.com/tvxHV7kJ8t
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 10, 2025
Brief Scores:
Ireland: 238/8 (50 overs), Gabby Lewis 92, Lee Paul 59; Priya Mishra: 2/56
India: 239/4 (34.3 overs) Pratika Rawal 89, Smriti Mandhana 41, Tejal Hasabnis 53*