India Women achieved their highest-ever total in a One-Day International, securing a 304-run victory to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Ireland in Rajkot. After winning the toss, the hosts posted an impressive 435-5.

Strong Opening Partnership

Initially, Pratika Rawal and captain Smriti Mandhana formed a dominant opening partnership of 233 runs. Both players went on to score centuries. Mandhana, standing in for regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, contributed 135 runs, including 12 fours and 7 sixes. Meanwhile, Rawal topped the score with 154 runs. Notably, Mandhana's century came in just 70 balls, setting the record for the fastest century by an Indian female batter.

Richa Ghosh Contributes

Furthermore, Richa Ghosh added 59 runs, helping India surpass the 400-run mark. The Irish bowlers struggled throughout, especially without Aimee Maguire, who had been sidelined following her reported bowling action in the previous match.

Maguire’s Absence

Maguire had been Ireland's most successful bowler in the opening game with three wickets. However, she was absent for the final two matches while awaiting an assessment of her bowling action by the International Cricket Council.

Ireland’s Struggle in Reply

In response, Ireland's chase quickly faltered as their last seven wickets fell for just 31 runs. Although Sarah Forbes contributed 41 runs and Orla Prendergast added 36, chasing such a high target was never a realistic possibility.

India’s Dominant Bowling Performance

Meanwhile, India’s bowlers were relentless. Deepti Sharma was the standout, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs, while Tanuja Kanwar supported with two wickets. Consequently, India completed a dominant victory, securing the series sweep.

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