Sat Jan 11 02:59:23 UTC 2025: ## India Women Win First ODI Against Ireland by 6 Wickets
**Rajkot, India:** India Women secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over Ireland Women in the first ODI of their three-match series at Rajkot today. Ireland, winning the toss and electing to bat first, posted a respectable 238/7, thanks largely to Gabby Lewis’s 92 and Leah Paul’s 59. Priya Mishra was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming two wickets.
India’s chase was relatively straightforward. While they lost Smriti Mandhana early (41 runs), Pratiksha Rawal’s 89 and contributions from other batters ensured a comfortable victory in 35 overs, with six wickets remaining. Although Jemimah Rodrigues (9) and Harleen Deol (20) departed relatively quickly, the Indian batting line-up proved too strong for the Irish bowlers.
The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the series, setting the stage for an exciting contest in the matches to come. The next ODI will be played on [Date] at [Venue].
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