Wed Jan 15 20:02:33 UTC 2025: ## India Thrashes Ireland by Record Margin in Women’s ODI Series
**Rajkot, India** – The Indian Women’s cricket team concluded their three-match ODI series against Ireland with a resounding 304-run victory in the final match, securing a clean sweep. This win sets a new record for India’s largest victory margin in women’s ODIs, surpassing their previous best of 249 runs against Ireland in 2017.
India, winning the toss and electing to bat, posted a mammoth 435/5, thanks to impressive performances from Smriti Mandhana (135 runs, her 10th ODI century) and Pratibha Rawal (154 runs, her maiden ODI century). The pair put on a 233-run opening partnership. Richa Ghosh also contributed a valuable 59 runs. Orla Prendergast (2 wickets), Freya Sargent (1 wicket), and Georgina Dempsey (1 wicket) were the wicket-takers for Ireland.
In response, Ireland was bowled out for a paltry 131 runs. Sara Forbes top-scored with 41 runs, while Orla Prendergast (36) and Leah Paul (15) were the only other notable contributors. For India, Deepti Sharma (3 wickets), Tanuja Kanwar (2 wickets), and Titas Sadhu, Sayali, and Minnu Mani (1 wicket each) shared the spoils.
Pratibha Rawal was named Player of the Series for her impressive 310 runs across the three matches, while her 154-run knock in the final match earned her the Player of the Match award. The comprehensive victory marks a dominant display by the Indian Women’s team.
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