India and Ireland played out an action-packed, high-scoring series filled with high-scoring games and memorable performances from both teams. For India, it marked their dominance while Ireland learned from this difficult test – witnessing Jemimah Rodrigues achieve impressive milestones during this contest. India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlights these performances vividly.
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored centuries to lead India to an ODI World Cup-record total. For Ireland, this match served as an invaluable learning experience as they prepare for white ball tour of England and ODI World Cup participation.
| Date | Venue | Result | India Women Score | Ireland Women Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | India Women won by 304 runs | 435/5 (50 overs) | 131 all out (31.4 overs) | Pratika Rawal (89), Smriti Mandhana (73), Harleen Deol (67); India Women posted a massive total and bowled Ireland out comfortably. (Cricbuzz) |
| Jan 12, 2025 | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | India Women won by 116 runs | 370/5 (50 overs) | 254/7 (50 overs) | Jemimah Rodrigues (102), Harleen Deol (89), Smriti Mandhana (73); India Women dominated with the bat, setting a challenging total. |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | India Women won by 6 wickets | 241/4 (34.3 overs) | 238/7 (50 overs) | Pratika Rawal (89), Tejal Hasabnis (53); India Women chased down the target comfortably with over 15 overs to spare. |
| 2012 (England) | England | India Women won by 1-0 (1 match) | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2012 (Ireland) | Ireland | India Women won by 1-0 (1 match) | Not available | Not available | Not available |
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One Day Internationals (ODIs) are one-day cricket matches played between teams with international status that typically last seven hours and feature limited-overs cricket as its highest standard, making up part of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup tournament held every four years.
Each innings in an ODI match consists of 50 overs; these matches represent the third most prevalent form of international cricket behind Tests and Twenty20 Internationals.
International Cricket Council (ICC). The first One-Day International (ODI) was played between WSC Australia in wattle gold and WSC West Indies in coral pink in 1979; it soon after evolved into an ongoing tournament between top women’s nations worldwide. Most ODIs use white balls; white flannels with red balls were phased out as early as 2001.
India women’s national cricket team easily defeated Ireland women’s national cricket team in an ODI series, winning both games by comfortable margins. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal both scored centuries during this series while Karuna Jain and Mithali Raj also contributed significantly towards India’s victory.
The series is taking place in Rajkot, and will conclude on January 15th. India won their opening match by an overwhelming 304 run margin after winning the toss and opting to bat. Ireland were dismissed after only 131 runs were scored against them, with Indian openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana each making centuries in this high scoring affair.
Ireland Women’s Team have struggled against India Women’s National Cricket Team recently, yet have shown great promise during this series. Ireland captain Gaby Lewis commended her team’s efforts, noting they learned much from playing against a top-ranked side and stressed the significance of an ODI series for Ireland’s cricket development as a nation.
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An One Day International (ODI) cricket competition involves teams with national cricket status competing against each other under standard one-day rules set forth by the International Cricket Council. Winners earn ranking points that help determine who will compete at the next World Cup tournament.
India women’s team defeated Ireland 4-0 in 2025 One-Day International Series, led by hundreds from Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana that propelled them to victory. India scored their highest total ever scored against any one-day international side – only three other teams scored higher scores!
India secured victory in their inaugural ODI series against Ireland at their home ground of Dublin by an overwhelming 161 run margin. Karuna Jain, Thirushkamini and Mithali Raj all registered half centuries for India while Purnima Raut was applauded for her bowling performance during this match.
In 2006, these teams met again for a two-match ODI series and India prevailed with both victories by an overwhelming score: first by 107 runs (D/L method) and then by 78 (D/L method). Mithali Raj again led India’s run scoring with 56 off 58 over her three innings.
India women’s team defeated Ireland 304 runs at home to claim victory in an ODI series. Jemimah Rodrigues scored her maiden ODI hundred and was named Player of the Match; she told reporters afterwards she felt relieved finally to break through to international cricket: “It has been an arduous journey but now is an ideal time for me to make my mark and make history!” The India-Ireland rivalry is one of the keystones of women’s cricket – showing growing international presence of both teams while supporting overall globalization of cricket around the globe.
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India easily defeated Ireland women’s national cricket team and won by an easy margin in Rajkot. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal made significant contributions towards India’s victory, as Ireland women were limited to 108 runs for 20 overs batting only, Mithali Raj was the top run scorer with 51 off 56 balls scored by her.
Deepti Sharma and Tanuja Kanwer led India women’s bowling attack brilliantly by picking up 6 wickets between them and sealing their victory in the Powerplay. India spinners also did well throughout the innings and regularly claimed wickets throughout their innings innings.
India Women’s Team made history today when they claimed a record victory against Ireland Women in an ODI series! India won all three matches 3-0 to take an early 3-0 advantage and look poised for a clean sweep of 5 wins and clean sweep in this three-match series.
Amol Muzumdar, head coach of the Indian Women’s team, expressed great satisfaction with its performance. He was impressed by their consistent play and noted how their batting looked solid when faced with every demand they encountered. Muzumdar was especially impressed by Pratika Rawal who seemed quite at home at this level while Richa Ghosh managed a notable fifty.
Gaby Lewis, captain of Ireland women’s team was pleased with their performance in this match and mentioned how there are numerous lessons they can take away from this series.
This rivalry in ODI women’s cricket dates back many years. Both teams often meet, engaging in fierce competition against one another. This helps promote and advance women’s cricket globally while simultaneously showing young cricket nations’ tenacity while they learn vital international experience through this competition.
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Jemima Rodrigues earned her maiden ODI century with ease, earning her Player of the Match honors and feeling relieved that all her hard work has finally paid off. Batting at number five can mean different things in ODIs; she had to adapt her game accordingly in order to fit it with its role on the pitch; much of the success is down to team bowling efforts as a key contributor.
Ireland fell far short in scoring against India despite its high score; however, their women’s national cricket team showed great promise and potential. If they wish to compete globally they must build on this foundation by working hard.
The series was an outstanding exhibition of both teams’ strengths and weaknesses. India dominated through superior batting and bowling performances by their top players such as Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal who contributed greatly with bat.
India’s dominance of Ireland women’s national cricket team illustrates India’s burgeoning support of cricket as a sport. Ireland, on the other hand, represents an upstart nation that is quickly rising up the world cricket circuit.
This rivalry may not be one of the oldest in women’s cricket, but it has proven instrumental to its growth and globalization. This rivalry has helped globalize women’s cricket while increasing its global footprint; therefore making an essential contribution to its history and culture. With additional nations participating, hopefully this rivalry will only become stronger over time!
