India win the match by 116 runs and with that, seal an unassailable 2-0 lead in this series. This has been a thoroughly dominant performance from the hosts and they deservedly have won the series with one game remaining. The win was set up by a sensational batting effort led by Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden century, Harleen Deol's 89, Smriti Mandhana's 73 and Pratika Rawal's 67. With that, India posted 370/5, their highest total in women's ODIs. Ireland had steady partnerships but never really looked like chasing this massive total down. Christina Coulter Reilly struck 80 runs off 113 deliveries while Sarah Forbes (38), Laura Delany (37) and Leah Paul ( ) made contributions. For India, Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets in her 100th ODI while Priya Mishra scalped two. Titas Sadhu and Sayali Satghare got one each. The IND-W vs IRE-W 3rd ODI 2025 will be plated on January 15.
IND-W Win By 116 Runs | India Women vs Ireland Women 2nd ODI 2025 Highlights: Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma Shine as Women in Blue Clinch Unassailable 2-0 Series Lead
The IND-W vs IRE-W 2nd ODI 2025 will be hosted in Rajkot. The Women in Blue are having a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. On the other hand, the spirited Ireland women's side will be aiming for their first victory over the India women's national cricket team in the ODIs.
OUT! Priya Mishra gets a wicket off her last ball in this match as she accounts for Ava Canning, who was clean bowled as she tried to come down the track and hit a big shot. Ava Canning b Priya Mishra 11(12)
OUT! Deepti Sharma gets a third wicket as she castles Arlene Kelly! Another wicket for the all-rounder in her 100th ODI match! Arlene Kelly b Deepti Sharma 19(16)
OUT! Deepti Sharma has another wicket and this time, she traps Laura Delany right in front. The right-hander missed the shot and was struck on her back leg. The umpire gave it out and Delany reviewed the call with the replays showing that no bat was involved with the ball crashing into the stumps. Laura Delany lbw b Deepti Sharma 37(36)
OUT! Titas Sadhu has castled Christina Coulter Reilly, bringing an end to an impressive knock! The right-hander came down the track but missed the ball which went on to crash into the stumps. Christina Coulter Reilly b Titas Sadhu 80(113)
34 overs have been bowled and Ireland have scored 151 while losing three wickets. At this point, it doesn't seem that they are aiming to chase this target down as their current run rate is way below what is required. 16 overs remaining and Ireland need to chase down 220 runs.
FIFTY for Christina Coulter Reilly! The right-hander has battled it out in the middle and has got herself an impressive half-century. She will now look to make it a big score and take Ireland as close to the total as possible.
OUT! Priya Mishra has struck and she has dismissed Orla Prendergast! The right-hander went for a big shot but found Sayali Satghare in the deep. India are in complete control here and Ireland need a big partnership, at a good rate to pose any sort of a challenge. Orla Prendergast c Sayali Satghare b Priya Mishra 3(13)
Orla Prendergast and Christina Coulter Reilly have joined forces but Ireland's run-rate has not seen any improvement. The run rate keeps on increasing and the batters have not the aggression that was required of them to chase down this big total.
OUT! Deepti Sharma has broken the partnership as she castles Sarah Forbes. The right-hander attempted to sweep the ball but was beaten by the flight and the delivery went to crash into the stumps. India have got the breakthrough while the pressure of the increasing run rate continues to mount on Ireland. Sarah Forbes b Deepti Sharma 38(63)
Christina Coulter Reilly and Sarah Forbes have stitched a steady 37-run partnership but while it has ensured that Ireland do not lose wickets, it has done little to keep them in the run chase. The pressure of the required run rate keeps increasing and India are in total control here.
Ireland are 40/1 at the end of 10 overs and it is not a good start, especially with a target of 371 to chase down. The Indian bowlers have kept things pretty tight and not allowed Ireland to score at a brisk pace.
OUT! India have their first wicket and it is the big one of Gaby Lewis! The right-hander got the faintest of edges and after she used a DRS, the dismissal was confirmed with the on-field umpire Vrinda Rathi doing well to give it out in the first place. A big blow for Ireland as Gaby Lewis was in good form. Gaby Lewis c Richa Ghosh b Sayali Satghare 12(19)
Gaby Lewis and Sarah Forbes are off to a steady start with the two batters rotating the strike while also hitting the occasional boundaries. Ireland will need these two players to put up a big partnership if they are to get anywhere close to the massive Indian total. Meanwhile, India have lost both their reviews in this innings.
We are back with the run chase and Ireland have Sarah Forbes and Gaby Lewis start the innings as was the case in the first match. The first over bowled by Titas Sadhu already has seen both teams using the DRS.
Jamimah Rodrigues completed her century in style and celebrated the same with a dance performance in the middle. Harleen Deol and Smriti Mandhana missed out on the centuries but deserve much credit for the massive total from the hosts. This is India Women's highest ODI total surpassing the record of 358 runs set in 2017, ironically against the same team.
Jamimah Rodrigues completed her century in style and celebrated the same with a dance performance in the middle. Harleen Deol and Smriti Mandhana missed out on the centuries but deserve much credit for the massive total from the hosts. This is India Women's highest ODI total surpassing the record of 358 runs set in 2017, ironically against the same team.
Out! Unlucky for Harleen Deol who looked in-line for a century. the batter looked to continue with her offensive approach but handed a catch in the deep. Yet she has done her work perfectly with quickfire 89 runs. Harleen Deol c Laura Delany b Arleen Kelly 89 (84)
Explosive batting performances by both Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol, who could complete centuries in the next few deliveries. Ireland bowlers had no answers to the Indian batting performance. Interestingly, with four overs still to be bowled Indian Women's side will look to break their ODI record of 358 runs scored against Ireland in 2017.
Its boundaries written on every delivery with the confidence, power, and placement shown by the Indian batters at the moment. Harleen Deol in particular is stroking the ball well with Jemimah Rodrigues matching her partner to demolish the Ireland bowling attack. 300 up for India with seven more overs reamianing in the inninigs
India Women's National Cricket Team vs Ireland Women's National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: The India women's national cricket team are set to play the Ireland women's national cricket team in the second ODI. The second ODI between the Indian women and the Irish women is being hosted at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. The first ODI was won comprehensively by the Smriti Mandhana-led India. The India women's cricket team have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The three-match ODI series against the Ireland women's cricket team is crucial for the Women in Blue to prepare for the ICC ODI World Cup 2025 at home. It is to be noted that the India women's national cricket team has already qualified for the upcoming ICC tournament. India Women vs Ireland Women 2025 Schedule: Get IND-W vs IRE-W ODI Series Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details.
Talking about the first ODI, the Women in Blue showcased a dominant performance and won the match by six wickets against the Irish side. The visitors made a decent score of 238/7 after their skipper, Gaby Lewis, played a fighting knock of 92 runs. Middle-order batter Leah Paul made 59 runs. For India, Priya Mishra bagged two wickets. While chasing 239, youngster Pratika Rawal played a match-winning knock of 89 runs off 96 balls, including 11 boundaries. Tejal Hasabnis remained unbeaten on 53 runs as the hosts secured an easy six-wicket win in Rajkot. On Which Channel India Women vs Ireland Women Live Telecast Will Be Available? How To Watch IND-W vs IRE-W Cricket Matches Free Live Streaming Online?
Squads:
India women's national cricket team Squad: Smriti Mandhana(c), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, Uma Chetry, Raghvi Bist, Sayali Satghare
Ireland women's national cricket team Squad: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis(c), Joanna Loughran(w), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Coulter Reilly
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