India Women win by 304 runs over IRE in ODI

Mumbai

India Women’s cricket team defeated Ireland by a massive 304-run margin in the third ODI to secure a clean sweep in the three-match series. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored centuries, leading India to a formidable total of 436 runs. Deepti Sharma and Tanuja Kanwar then shined with the ball, taking key wickets to bowl out Ireland for just 131 runs, marking India’s biggest ODI win by runs.

India’s batting was led by Mandhana and Rawal, who both made centuries to give the hosts a strong total. The middle order also contributed valuable runs, setting a daunting target for the Irish team. In response, Ireland's chase faltered from the start, with Deepti Sharma claiming three wickets. Despite a brave 41 from Sarah Forbes, Ireland was unable to build partnerships and were quickly dismissed.

Deepti Sharma played a key role in India’s victory, picking up crucial wickets, while Tanuja Kanwar’s leg-spin added to the pressure. Ireland’s batters struggled to cope with the Indian bowlers, leading to their downfall.

This commanding victory not only completed the series whitewash for India but also set a new record for their biggest margin of victory in ODIs. The Indian team displayed all-round excellence, underlining their dominance in women’s cricket.