India Women took on Ireland Women in the third ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 15. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, India openers, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal were all over the Ireland players. After starting cautiously, the occasional boundaries turned into a usual affair and at the end of powerplay, the scorecard read 90/0.
Both the players continued their onslaught, thrashing both pacers and the spinners. Meanwhile, Mandhana brought up a century and she was dismissed on 135 runs. It was the fastest ton by any Indian batter in women’s cricket. She scored 135 runs in just 80 balls, laced with 12 boundaries and seven towering maximums, with an attacking strike rate of 168.75.
Pratika continued fetching runs through boundaries and was joined by Richa Ghosh in the middle. Pratika got to her maiden international Ton and also registered most runs (both men and women) after first six innings in ODIs. The duo added 104 runs for the second wicket, before Ghosh departed, scoring 59 runs. After adding 50 runs for the third wicket with Tejal Hasabnis, Pratika was claimed by Freya Sargent, caught by Georgina Dempsey.
Pratika scored 154 runs off just 129 deliveries, with the help of 20 boundaries and one maximum. Thereafter, India crossed the 400-run mark for the first time in ODIs and also became only the third team after Australia and New Zealand to do so. Hasabnis departed, scoring 28 runs and Harleen Deol played a small cameo of 15 runs.
Also Read: Mandhana scores fastest century for India in ODIs
India managed to score 435/5 in 50 overs. This is the fourth-highest team score in ODIs and the first three spots are dominated by the White Ferns.
Here’s how ‘X’ users reacted to India’s innings:
What A Innings For Pratika Rawal 🫡
– She Wonderfull 154 Runs 🔥
– Just 129 🔥
– 20 Fours 💥
– 1 Sixes 🔥
– Last 6 Innings 3 Fifty 1 Hundred 👏#PratikaRawal #indvsire pic.twitter.com/3RQKM63hpU
— SHARK CRIC (@CricketGayata) January 15, 2025
Well Played #Pratika Hope you’ll perform the same way against big teams & in WC too 🤞🤞❤️ #indvsire #PratikaRawal
— HPKaur_fan (@HPKaur_fan) January 15, 2025
Who is your favourite female cricketer? #SmritiMandhana #indvsire pic.twitter.com/YgOFN9DjBq
— Miss Neha (@Miss_neha123) January 15, 2025
Smriti 135 (80) 🤝 Pratika 154 (129)
Dream openers for India Women’s! 🫡❤️#indvsire | #SmritiMandhana | #PratikaRawal | pic.twitter.com/3wO2708tCl
— ᎠҽѵìӀ 𝕏 (@Devil_Corner_) January 15, 2025
Indian women scored 433/5 in 50 overs. Their highest ever #ODI Score.#IndVsIre
— SANJEEV KUMAR (@sanjeevKmedia) January 15, 2025
Indian women score a massive 435 in the final ODI against Ireland. But it is only d 4th highest ODI Score in Women’s Crkt. Just to put the stats in perspective, 4 of the top 5 ODI Scores have been scored against Ireland. So it tells a little about Irish bowling attack.#indvsire
— Ambika (@apmahapatra) January 15, 2025
Well done team India (W)
435/5 in 50 Over…
Splendid century by both of openner
Pratika Rawal 154 run and Smriti Mandhana 135 run…
Keep going like this.@BCCI @ICC @mandhana_smriti #INDvsIRE
— राम राम (@TripathiMani_R) January 15, 2025
You are a true inspiration for the youth, you worked really hard to reach here.
Well played Pratika Rawal 💯🏏✌️👌#IndvsIRE 🇮🇳🇮🇪#pratikarawal#women #cricket #INDvIRE #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/XhnXi8zCiu
— Ashi Rawal 🇮🇳 (@RawalAshi) January 15, 2025
“History made!🇮🇳✨ For the 1st time ever, Indian Women’s Cricket Team scores 400+ in an ODI match! A monumental achievement showcasing power, skill, and dominance. Proud moment for Indian cricket! 🙌 #WomenInBlue #CricketHistory #INDvsIRE #riyadh #崩壊スターレイル #GranHermanoAR” pic.twitter.com/T4ULaNsp0t
— Kunal Bhanwala (@KunalBhanwala) January 15, 2025
Indian women scored 433/5 in 50 overs. Their highest ever #ODI Score.#IndVsIre
— SANJEEV KUMAR (@sanjeevKmedia) January 15, 2025
Twitter Reactions: Theekshana’s hattrick in vain as New Zealand seal series with win over Sri Lanka in second ODI
Twitter Reactions: South Africa celebrate WTC final qualification by whitewashing Pakistan
Twitter Reactions: Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan to memorable come-from-behind victory against Zimbabwe
Twitter Reactions: Rashid Khan’s six-for leaves Zimbabwe with all to do on final day
