Sun Jan 12 16:19:29 UTC 2025: ## India Women Clinch ODI Series Victory Over Ireland with Dominant Win

**Rajkot, India:** The Indian women’s cricket team secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against Ireland with a resounding 116-run victory in the second match on Sunday. Jemimah Rodrigues smashed her maiden ODI century (102 off 91), leading India to a record-breaking 370/5 – their highest ever ODI total. Harleen Deol also impressed with a powerful 89. Smriti Mandhana (73) and Pratika Rawal (67) also contributed significantly to the massive total.

Despite the imposing target, Ireland’s chase never truly threatened. Christina Coulter Reilly top-scored for Ireland with 80 runs off 113 balls, but no other batter provided substantial support. Deepti Sharma, celebrating her 100th ODI, was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 3/37. Priya Mishra also claimed two wickets.

India’s bowlers maintained a tight line, restricting Ireland to 254/7 at the end of their innings. The comprehensive victory ensures India will retain the series, regardless of the outcome of the final match on January 15th in Rajkot. Harleen Deol, speaking after the match, expressed her delight with her performance and praised the partnership she shared with Jemimah Rodrigues.

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