Sun Jan 12 07:40:00 UTC 2025: **India Women Thrash Ireland Women by a Record Margin in Second ODI**
Rajkot, India – India’s women’s cricket team dominated Ireland in the second ODI of their three-match series on Sunday, January 12th, securing a resounding victory. India, having won the toss and elected to bat, posted a record-breaking 370 runs, surpassing their previous highest ODI total.
Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a stunning century (100+ runs), while Smriti Mandhana (73), Pratika Rawal (61), and Harleen Deol (89) all contributed significant half-centuries. The 370-run total represents a landmark achievement for the Indian women’s team in ODI cricket.
Ireland’s chase was hampered from the start. They lost wickets at regular intervals, struggling to keep up with the demanding run rate. While Orla Prendergast showed some resilience, the Irish side ultimately fell short of the target, resulting in a convincing Indian victory. The specific score for Ireland will be added once the match concludes.
This win gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The final match is scheduled for [Date and Location].
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