IND W vs IRE W: India won the second ODI by a massive 116 runs over Ireland

IND W vs IRE W: Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a stunning century, leading India to a commanding total 370 in the second ODI.

The Indian women’s cricket team made history in the second ODI against Ireland, setting a new record for their highest-ever total in ODI cricket by scoring a mammoth 370-5 in 50 overs at Rajkot.

India Women won the toss and elected to take the first turn with the bat.

Indian Women’s Cricket Team got a flying start as Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal carried on their fine batting form, both of them bringing up half-centuries and putting together an opening partnership of 156 runs off 114 balls. However, both were dismissed on consecutive balls in the 19th and 20th overs. Smriti Mandhana smashed 73 off 54 balls while his opening partner added 67 off 61 balls.

After their dismissal, Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues took charge and continued to slam runs. They built a remarkable 183-run partnership for the third wicket. Harleen slammed 89 off 84, including 10 fours while Jemimah Rodrigues played a classical inning as she slammed her first ODI century 102 off 91 balls, then both of them were dismissed by Arlene Kelly.

The Indian women’s cricket team set a new record for their highest-ever ODI total, posting an impressive 370-5 in 50 overs.

This total exceeds their previous best of 358-2, which was set against Ireland in 2017.

In response of chasing 371 in 50 overs, Ireland made a decent start before losing their captain Gaby Lewis in the eighth over for 12 off 19 balls. 

Despite the early loss of their first wicket, Sarah Forbes, along with wicketkeeper-batter Coulter Reilly, steadied the innings and kept the momentum going. Then Deepti Sharma broke their momentum by removing Sarah Forbes for 38 off 63 balls.

Following Sarah Forbes’ dismissal, Laura Delany came in to join Coulter Reilly at the crease. The duo added 83 runs in just 13 overs, taking Ireland closer to 200. However, both batters were dismissed in successive overs, putting the visitors in danger. Laura Delany played a decent inning of 37 off 36, whereas Coulter Reilly smashed 80 off 113 balls.

Leah Paul chipped in with an unbeaten 27 off 22 balls, while Arlene Kelly made 19 off 16. However, Ireland fell short in their chase of 371, as India comfortably restricted them to 254-7 in the second innings.

Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues(INDW). 102 off 91 balls.