Sun Jan 12 12:10:18 UTC 2025: **India’s Jemimah Rodrigues Smashes 48-Year-Old Record with Maiden Century in Dominant Win Over Ireland**
NEW DELHI, INDIA – January 12, 2025 – Jemimah Rodrigues spearheaded India’s resounding victory over Ireland in a Women’s cricket match today, smashing a sensational century and etching her name in the history books. Rodrigues’ electrifying 102 off 91 balls, including 12 boundaries, marked her maiden ODI century and powered India to a record-breaking total.
This stunning performance wasn’t just another impressive knock; it shattered a 48-year-old record for the highest ever Women’s ODI total by India. The team amassed a staggering 370 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs – a feat never before achieved in the country’s women’s cricket history. Rodrigues played a pivotal role in this achievement, her aggressive batting style setting the tone for the innings.
The innings also witnessed a strong opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana (73) and Pritika Rawal (67), who put on 156 runs for the first wicket. However, the partnership between Rodrigues and Harleen Deol (89) was equally crucial, adding a further 183 runs for the third wicket, ensuring India’s dominance. Rodrigues’ 112 strike rate showcased her aggressive batting prowess, leaving the Irish bowlers completely bewildered.
The historic win solidifies India’s position as a force to be reckoned with in women’s cricket, with Rodrigues emerging as a star performer and a key player for the future. Her exceptional performance today will undoubtedly be remembered as a landmark moment in Indian women’s cricket.
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