Fri Jan 10 09:03:49 UTC 2025: ## Ireland Women Post Competitive Total Against India in First ODI
**RAJKOT, INDIA –** Ireland Women put up a strong fight in the first ODI against India Women, posting a challenging 238/7 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Captain Gaby Lewis anchored the Irish innings with a magnificent 92 runs off 129 balls, including 15 boundaries, before being dismissed by Deepti Sharma. Leah Paul also contributed significantly, scoring 59 runs. Arlene Kelly’s late cameo of 28 runs further boosted Ireland’s total.
India’s bowlers kept things relatively tight, with Priya Mishra taking two wickets for 56 runs and Sayali Satghare claiming one wicket for 43. Titas Sadhu also chipped in with a wicket.
Despite a late surge from Ireland in the final overs, India now faces the challenge of chasing down 239 runs in the second innings. The match remains keenly contested, with an exciting finish anticipated. The partnership between Lewis and Paul was a highlight, reaching a century before Paul was run out. A series of dropped catches and misfields by the Indian side early in the game gave Ireland a boost. The Indian bowlers however, tightened up in the middle and later overs to prevent an even larger score.
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