Fri Jan 10 10:18:49 UTC 2025: ## India Women Dominate Ireland in First ODI Victory

**Rajkot, India** – India Women secured a convincing victory over Ireland Women in the first ODI of their inaugural bilateral series on Friday at Rajkot. Ireland, winning the toss and electing to bat first, managed a total of 238/7 in their allotted 50 overs, a score India comfortably surpassed.

Gaby Lewis (92 runs) and Leah Paul (59 runs) were the top scorers for Ireland, putting on a 100-run partnership. Their efforts were partially hampered by Sayali Satghare’s impressive debut performance, where she claimed her maiden Women’s ODI wicket. Priya Mishra and Saima Thakor also contributed to the wickets column for India.

India’s chase was marked by a strong start from Smriti Mandhana (41 runs), who despite being dismissed, laid a solid foundation. The Indian team successfully chased down the target, showcasing a dominant performance. While the specifics of the Indian chase were not fully detailed, the article indicates a comfortable win.

The match also saw the debut of Sayali Satghare for India, and a noteworthy mention of Renuka Singh’s rest from the team. Smriti Mandhana captained the Indian team in Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence. The victory signifies a strong start for India in this new series.

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