India Women Dominate Over Ireland in First ODI with Ease
India Women Dominate Ireland in First ODI with Comprehensive Victory
The Indian women’s cricket team comfortably won the opening game of their three-match ODI series against Ireland, registering a six-wicket victory at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. India women dominate the series 1-0 now, with two matches remaining. The match did see moments for either side; however, India’s batting depth and clinical bowling meant they did not falter after losing a few quick wickets at the top.
Ireland Sets a Challenging Target
Ireland, under captain Gaby Lewis, batted first after winning the toss. The team reached a decent score of 239 runs in its quota. Skipper Lewis herself was the highest scorer- a 92-run brilliant knock by her, and Leah Paul scored 59 runs to add strength in the middle. Despite the brilliant knocks of the two mentioned above, Indian bowlers could successfully restrict the Irish lineup.
Priya Mishra was the chief wicket-taker with two vital scalps, while Titas Sadhu and Deepti Sharma picked one apiece to ensure Ireland could not accelerate in the latter half of their innings.
India’s Chase: A Team Effort
Chasing 239, the Indian team put up a strong batting performance as opener Pratika Rawal played a match-winning knock of 89 runs. Smriti Mandhana, while leading the team, added 41 valuable runs at the top order to ensure that the innings got off to a decent start.
Once the top order fell, Tejal Hasabnis took over, making 53* off 46 balls to see India women dominate through with 93 balls to spare. Her calm innings underlined the depth in batting that has been a big factor in India’s dominance in this series opener.
India’s Winning Momentum
India came into this series carrying a lot of momentum, having whitewashed West Indies 3-0 in the three-match ODI series and then winning the T20 series 2-1. Their all-round game keeps them a potent force, while there was a healthy mix of established players and emerging talents.
Ireland again faces the daunting task of taking on a strong Indian side in home conditions, which is never easy. However, quality all-rounders like Orla Prendergast add experience from various tournaments like the Women’s Big Bash League. For the remaining matches, Ireland needs to capitalize on these strengths.
Playing XIs
India Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tejal Hasabnis, Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu
Ireland Women: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Una Raymond-Hoey, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Coulter Reilly (w), Arlene Kelly, Georgina Dempsey, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire
What Lies Ahead
There will be both sides making amends with the second ODI just around the corner. India would want to win the series, while Ireland, on the other hand, would be willing to bounce back and keep their chances alive. For those unable to make it to the venue, live free cricket is available at Winexch to ensure not a single ball of the action is missed.
The dominance of India in women’s cricket grows with every new victory, showcasing their prowess once again. With a rich legacy, they are still considered the “godfather of cricket” in many ways, inspiring the next generation of players globally.Consistent performances underpin India as a team, and the series that is on is one to further that solidity in women’s cricket. The remaining games will be anticipated with a desire to see more thrilling moments and remembered performances.
FAQs
- Which team won the first ODI between India and Ireland in the series?
India outplayed Ireland in the first ODI of the series by six wickets.
- What was the total score of Ireland in the first ODI?
Ireland played first and posted a score of 239 runs.
- Which Indian players contributed significantly to India’s victory?
Pratika Rawal added 89 runs and was adjudged player of the match while Tejal Hasabnis scored an unbeaten 53. Priya Mishra was the most successful bowler for the side with two wickets.
- What is the lead in the series?
Three-match ODI series, 1-0 leads India
- Fans can watch the rest of the matches of the series on?
Yeah, fans can catch live cricket streaming for free on platforms like Winexch.
