India Women’s Cricket Team registered their biggest ever ODI win, defeating Ireland by 304 runs in the third ODI, and completed a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match series.

India Women’s Team Makes History

India's Women’s team achieved their largest-ever win in women’s cricket, defeating Ireland by 304 runs. In the third ODI played in Rajkot, India posted a mammoth total of 435 runs with Mandhana and Pratikka Rawal both scoring centuries. Ireland’s response was a paltry 131 runs in 31.4 overs.

Mandhana and Pratikka's Brilliant Centuries

Smriti Mandhana, the Indian captain, won the toss and opted to bat first. Mandhana, along with Pratikka Rawal, set the tone with a partnership of 233 runs. Mandhana scored 135 runs off 80 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes. Rawal, who also had a brilliant innings, scored 154 runs from 129 balls, including 20 fours and 1 six. This was Rawal's first-ever ODI century.

India’s total of 435 runs in the third ODI is their highest-ever total in a Women’s ODI. Mandhana's century was the fastest in India Women’s ODI history, coming off just 70 balls.

Ireland's Struggle

Chasing 436 runs, Ireland’s batting crumbled under pressure. The team lost 4 wickets for under 100 runs. Sarah Forbes top-scored with 41 runs, but India’s bowlers, especially Deepti Sharma, capitalized on the situation. Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets, and Tanuja Kanwar claimed 2 wickets. Ireland was eventually bowled out for 131 runs, handing India a dominant victory.

India's Historic Win

India’s dominant performance led to a 304-run victory, marking the largest margin of victory by any team in Women’s ODI cricket. This victory also completed a clean sweep for India in the series, winning all three matches against Ireland.