Sun Jan 12 17:58:28 UTC 2025: ## India Dominates Ireland in Women’s ODI, Rodrigues Scores Maiden Century
**Rajkot, India –** India secured a commanding 116-run victory over Ireland in the second Women’s ODI on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with her maiden ODI century (102 off 91 balls), a performance that formed the backbone of India’s impressive 370/5.
Rodrigues’ accomplishment was complemented by strong contributions from Smriti Mandhana (73 off 54), Pratika Rawal (67 off 61), and Harleen Deol (89 off 84). The Indian innings featured two significant partnerships: a 156-run stand between Mandhana and Rawal and a 183-run partnership between Rodrigues and Deol. In total, India smashed 44 boundaries and three sixes.
Ireland, despite Christina Coulter Reilly’s 80, struggled to match India’s imposing total, eventually finishing on 254/7. Deepti Sharma was the standout bowler for India, taking 3 for 37.
Rodrigues expressed her relief at finally achieving her first century, highlighting the importance of her contribution at number four and her ability to bat until the end of the innings. She also spoke about the partnership with Deol, emphasizing their assessment of the pitch and the trust they had in each other.
India won the first ODI by six wickets and now holds a decisive lead in the series.
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