Mon Jan 13 00:13:41 UTC 2025: ## India Women Dominate Ireland in Second ODI, Jemimah Rodrigues Hits Maiden Century
**Rajkot, India –** India’s women’s cricket team secured a commanding 116-run victory over Ireland in the second One Day International (ODI) in Rajkot on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The win was powered by a collective batting masterclass, highlighted by Jemimah Rodrigues’ first-ever ODI century.
Rodrigues scored 102 runs off 91 balls, her innings forming the cornerstone of India’s impressive 370/5. She was well-supported by captain Smriti Mandhana (73 runs off 54 balls), Pratika Rawal (67 runs off 61 balls), and Harleen Deol (89 runs off 84 balls). The Indian innings featured two significant partnerships: a 156-run stand between Mandhana and Rawal, and a massive 183-run partnership between Rodrigues and Deol. The team smashed 44 boundaries and three sixes in their innings.
Ireland, in response, managed only 254/7 despite Christina Coulter Reilly’s 80 runs. Deepti Sharma led India’s bowling attack, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs. Titas Sadhu also contributed with 1 wicket for 48 runs.
Rodrigues expressed her relief and joy at finally achieving her maiden century, highlighting the importance of batting through the innings. The victory solidifies India’s dominance in the series, setting the stage for a potentially anticlimactic final match.
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