India, capitalizing on Jemimah Rodrigues’ maiden century in 50-over cricket, defeated Ireland by 116 runs in the second women’s ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Sunday (12 January 2025).
Opting to bat, India racked up a mammoth 370 for 5 with captain Smriti Mandhana (73), newcomer Pratika Rawal (67) and Harleen Deol (89) smashing half-centuries, while Jemimah made a 91-ball 102 against the hapless Irish bowlers.
In reply, Irish wicketkeeper-batsman Christina Coulter Reilly scored an excellent 80, but her efforts were not enough as Indian bowler Deepti Sharma grabbed three wickets for 37 runs. Priya Mishra was the other successful Indian bowler who took two wickets.
Short scores:
India 370 for 5 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 73, Pratika Rawal 67, Harleen Deol 89, Jemimah Rodrigues 102; Orla Prendergast 2/75).
Ireland 254 for 7 in 50 overs (Sarah Forbes 38, Christina Coulter Reilly 80, Laura Delany 37; Deepti Sharma 3/37, Priya Mishra 2/53).
Published – January 12, 2025 07:09 pm IST
