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The Indian women’s cricket team, led by Smriti Mandhana, created history with a remarkable 304-run victory over Ireland in the third ODI. The match, played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, marked a clean sweep for India as they claimed the series 3-0.

 

Batting first, India posted a record-breaking total of 435/5, the highest-ever ODI score by an Indian team in both men’s and women’s cricket. This extraordinary achievement showcased the team’s dominance and set a new benchmark in Indian cricket history.

 

The innings was powered by centuries from captain Smriti Mandhana and rising star Pratika Rawal. Mandhana scored 135 runs, reaching her 10th ODI century in style.

 

This milestone made her the first Indian women’s player to achieve double-digit centuries in ODIs. She also registered the fastest century by an Indian women’s player, taking just 70 balls to reach the landmark.

 

Pratika Rawal delivered an equally impressive performance with her maiden WODI century. She scored a sensational 154 runs, which is now the third-highest individual score by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs, behind only Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma.

 

India’s total of 435/5 is not only the highest in their ODI history but also the fourth-highest in women’s ODI cricket globally. They surpassed Australia’s record of 412 runs on Indian soil, set against Denmark in 1997.

 

The previous highest ODI score by an Indian team, including men’s cricket, was 418/5 by the men’s team against the West Indies.

 

India’s performance with the bat was matched by their dominance in the field. The Indian bowlers restricted Ireland to a mere 131 runs, sealing the victory with a massive margin of 304 runs. This is the Indian women’s team’s largest-ever win margin in ODIs, adding another feather to their cap.

 

Ireland’s batters struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. The visitors were unable to mount a challenge, as wickets fell at regular intervals. Despite the tough conditions, the Indian team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork, leaving no room for a comeback from Ireland.