Sun Jan 12 09:38:43 UTC 2025: **India Women Smash Highest-Ever WODI Total, Defeat Ireland in Second ODI**

RAJKOT, INDIA – India Women thrashed Ireland Women in the second One Day International (ODI) in Rajkot on Sunday, setting a new national record in the process. India posted a staggering 370/5 in their 50 overs, their highest ever total in Women’s ODIs. Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a magnificent maiden ODI century (102 runs off 91 balls), while Harleen Deol contributed a strong 89. Richa Ghosh also added a quick 10 runs before being dismissed.

The Indian innings was a display of aggressive batting, with several players clearing the boundary ropes consistently. The partnership between Rodrigues and Deol was particularly crucial, as the duo put on a substantial stand that propelled India to their record score. Ireland’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with several expensive overs contributing to India’s massive total.

While Ireland made two changes to their team, replacing Una Raymond-Hoey and Aimee Maguire with Ava Canning and Alana Dalzell respectively, it proved insufficient to stem the flow of runs. The match was telecast on Sports18 and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. India won the toss and elected to bat. The comprehensive victory secured a series win for India.

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