The India Women’s cricket team emerged victorious in their first ODI against Ireland Women during the ICC Championship series held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. Opting to bat first, Ireland Women set a target of 194 runs, thanks to a commendable performance by Gaby Lewis, who scored 92 runs off 129 balls, including 15 boundaries. However, her dismissal, caught and bowled by Deepti Sharma, marked a turning point.
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India Women chased the target successfully, driven by a stellar innings from Smriti Mandhana, who stepped up as captain and top-scored with an unbeaten half-century. Deepti Sharma also contributed significantly, excelling as both a bowler and an all-rounder, with a tight economy rate and a crucial wicket that halted Ireland’s momentum.
This win gives India a strong start in the series and strengthens their position in the ICC Women’s Championship standings. The next matches in the series are expected to be highly competitive as Ireland Women aim to bounce back
