Sun Jan 12 07:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India Women Smash Ireland in Second ODI, Post Record Score
**Rajkot, India:** The Indian women’s cricket team delivered a stunning batting performance, trouncing Ireland in the second ODI of their three-match series. Following a six-wicket victory in the first match, India piled up a massive 370 runs, their highest ever ODI total.
The opening partnership between captain Smriti Mandhana (73 runs off 54 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes) and Pratibha Rawal (67 runs off 61 balls, including 8 fours and 1 six) laid the foundation, adding 156 runs for the first wicket. Both players scored fifties.
The top four batters all contributed half-centuries. Jemimah Rodrigues stole the show, smashing her maiden ODI century – a 103-run knock off 90 balls (12 fours) – propelling India to a record score of 370/5. This surpassed their previous highest against Ireland (358 runs). Harleen Deol also played a significant role, supporting Rodrigues in a crucial partnership that took India past 300 runs. Her contribution was 58 runs.
This dominant display showcased the strength of the Indian batting lineup and cemented their series lead against Ireland.
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