India Registered A A comfortable six-wicket win over Ireland In the first women's ODI of Ireland's women's tour of India at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot on Friday (January 10). led by Smriti MandhanaIndia chased down Ireland's target of 239 balls with 93 balls to spare. Pratika RawalIt consists of 89 and Tejal HasabnisThe quick 53 shots not out were instrumental in securing the team's victory. Earlier, Ireland captain Gabe Lewis She played a brave knock of 92, helping her team to a respectable total of 238/7.
Pratika Rawal's match-winning partnership with Tejal Hasabnis
Rawal's brilliant innings of 89 runs off 96 balls was the cornerstone of India Women's successful run chase against Ireland in the first ODI in Rajkot. Rawal opened her show alongside Mandanna, showcasing her class with a measured but powerful performance. Her innings, filled with 10 boundaries and a six, ensured that India remained top of the order despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
She demonstrated excellent shot selection and adaptability, handling speed and spin with ease. Rawal's 116-run partnership with Tejal Hasabnis for the fourth wicket proved crucial, steadying India after a mid-innings wobble. Her ability to find gaps and rotate the strike complements her powerful hitting at times, leaving the Irish bowlers struggling for answers.
Gabe Lewis anchors Ireland's innings
Earlier, Ireland captain Lewis led from the front with a brilliant knock of 92 off 129 balls, providing a solid platform for her side. Lewis' innings was characterized by her ability to hold one end while accumulating runs through elegant drives and well-timed cuts. I found support from Leah Paulwho contributed 59 valuable runs in a 117-run stand for the fifth wicket.
However, Ireland's inability to capitalize on this partnership in deaths has cost them a larger total. Lewis dropped to 44th, trying to accelerate, leaving the Irish lower order with plenty to do. Despite their efforts, a lack of hitting boundaries in the final overs meant that Ireland finished on 238/7, a target that proved insufficient against the batting power of India.
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India's all-round bowling performance
India's bowlers produced a disciplined performance to restrict Ireland to a manageable total. Titas sadhu and Deepti Sharma Set the tone with early wickets, while Priya Mishra He emerged as an outstanding bowler with figures of 2/56, including the key dismissal of Lewis. Sayali satgarion her WODI debut, impressed with her economy, conceding just 43 runs in 10 overs and taking a wicket.
The bowlers were supported by sharp fielding efforts, including two crucial runs that kept Ireland in check. While there were occasional lapses in line and length, the Indian bowlers adapted well to the conditions and maintained the pressure throughout the innings. This team effort ensured that the Irish hitters were unable to accelerate significantly in the final minutes, resulting in a comfortable chase for the hosts.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
Richa finishes it off with a boundary. A comprehensive win for India. Ireland never had enough on the board for what the course was. It started well with Mandhana and then Pratika and Tejal did well to ensure there was almost no hiccups after two wickets fell quickly. #Endfire
– Kartik O 🏏⚽🔗 (@KOCricket528) January 10, 2025
The way Pratika Rawal has risen, Shafali Verma will have to work hard to regain her position #Endfire
– Leshimba Rajkumar (@Leshimba) January 10, 2025
Pratika Rawal is a great inclusion in the Indian women's team, she is very consistent and a pure batsman in ODIs, she should be in the Tests as well!#Endfire #INDWvIREW
– Qasa Tegta (@iamharshtegta) January 10, 2025
Great batting performance from Team India 👏🏏#slim #cricket #PratikaRawal #Endfire pic.twitter.com/Z01S2NsiST
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 10, 2025
We asked for multiplication todfod, and #TeamIndia Delivered! 🔥
Pratika 89 🤝 Tejal 53*#High Ray #Endfire pic.twitter.com/N1q6Q9kob9
– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 10, 2025
Indian women are developing some great bowling options for the seams and wrists.
– Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 10, 2025
Really happy for Tejal.
– Krithika (@Krithika0808) January 10, 2025
India are now assured of the runners-up spot in the ICC Women's Championship
It's easily their best effort ever, and a creditable one considering how competitive this edition is#Endfire
– Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) January 10, 2025
Pratika Rawal played well with Tejal Hasabnis. They both stabilized the innings and ensured Team India's victory in the first ODI. #INDWvsIREW
– Gaurang Mistry (@Jaurang321) January 10, 2025
That's it. India takes the first match of this three-match series. Despite the result, there is a lot to build on for our team.
Join us again on Sunday morning for the second ODI.#GreenSupport #FuelledByCerta ☘️🏏 pic.twitter.com/uplrxtTQJb
– Women's Cricket in Ireland (@IrishWomensCric) January 10, 2025
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