Fri Jan 10 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India Wins First ODI Against Ireland by 6 Wickets
**Rajkot, India:** India’s women’s cricket team secured a comfortable victory over Ireland in the first One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series in Rajkot today. Winning the toss, Ireland elected to bat first, posting a respectable 238/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Gabby Lewis top-scored for Ireland with a 92-run knock, supported by Leah Paul’s 59. Priya Mishra led the Indian bowling attack, taking two crucial wickets.
India chased down the target with relative ease, reaching 239/4 in 35 overs. Smriti Mandhana, leading the Indian team, started strongly but fell short of a half-century, scoring 41 runs. However, Pratima Rao’s 89 runs off 96 balls anchored the innings, securing India’s win. The other notable Indian batswomen were Harleen Deol (20) and Jemimah Rodrigues (9).
The match saw some exciting moments, including a near-century for Lewis and impressive bowling performances from both sides. The series continues with the second ODI on [Date to be inserted].
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