India Completes Whitewash with 304-Run Victory Over Ireland in 3rd Women’s ODI

India secured a dominant 304-run victory over Ireland in the 3rd Women’s ODI, completing a clean sweep of the series. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal’s centuries powered India to a record total of 435.

Rajkot: India achieved a dominant 304-run win over Ireland in the third and final Women’s ODI, securing a clean sweep in the series. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal delivered exceptional performances, both scoring centuries to guide India to their highest-ever total of 435 runs.

Stellar Opening Partnership Leads India to Huge Total

Mandhana’s 135 and Rawal’s 154 led India’s charge with a monumental 233-run opening partnership, providing a strong foundation for the team. Their brilliance with the bat helped India post an unassailable score, leaving Ireland with a steep target to chase.

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Ireland Struggles in Reply, Bundled Out for 131

In response, Ireland’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure and was dismissed for just 131 runs in 31.4 overs. Deepti Sharma (3/27) and Tanuja Kanwar (2/31) spearheaded India’s bowling attack, while Sarah Forbes top-scored for Ireland with 41 runs.

Brief Score:
India 435/5 in 50 overs (Pratika Rawal 154, Smriti Mandhana 135; Orla Prendergast 2/71)
Ireland 131 all out in 31.4 overs (Sarah Forbes 41; Deepti Sharma 3/27, Tanuja Kanwar 2/31).