Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol have joined forces in the middle and the two will look to consolidate and build a partnership here. India are on top but the rate of run-scoring has gone down since Smriti Mandhana's dismissal. Ireland on the other hand, will aim for a couple of wickets here to put pressure on the power-packed Indian batting herre.
OUT! Ireland have got the breakthrough they wanted and it is the wicket of Smriti Mandhana! The southpaw attempts a slog sweep but top edges the ball with Orla Prendergast taking the catch. Smriti Mandhana c Orla Prendergast b Freya Sargent 41(29)
India have had a fiery start to this run chase with Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana scoring 62 runs in eight overs. The two have rotated the strike and also hit the boundaries well. Ireland are under pressure.
Captain Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal have begun the run chase for India in this match. The duo have scored 17 runs in two overs and will look to make the most of the powerplay. Ireland meanwhile, will hunt for early wickets.
That's it from the first innings; Ireland has notched up 238 runs in 50 overs after their skipper, Gaby Lewis, played a crucial knock of 92 runs. Apart from Lewis, Leah Paul also played a good knock of 59 runs as the Irish side set up a 239-run target for the Smriti Mandhana-led India. For the hosts, Priya Mishra bagged two wickets, whereas Titas Sadhu, debutant Sayali Satghare, and Deepti Sharma took one wicket apiece.
OUT! Huge wicket for Deepti Sharma and India as Gaby Lewis departed after scoring 92 runs. Ireland are in deep trouble as they lost two quick wickets of set batters in quick succession. Lewis missed her well-deserved century. However, it has been a stunning knock from the Ireland skipper. Deepti bowled a floated delivery that drifted in towards the off stump. The Irish captain leaned ahead and ended up chipping it back to the Indian vice-captain. Gaby Lewis c and b Deepti Sharma 92(129)
OUT! Oh dear!!! Leah Paul gets run out after a huge mix-up with her partner Gaby Lewis. A twicket for the host as the dangerous partnership was broken at the right time. Talking about the wicket, Sayali Satghare bowled a fullish delivery, and Leah Paul tried to flick. Paul got a soft leading edge towards the mid-off region. The batter sets off for a run, but Gaby Lewis sends her back. Harleen Deol threw it back to Richa Ghosh, and the wicketkeeper took off the bails. Leah Paul departed after scoring 59 runs. Leah Paul run out (Harleen Deol/Richa Ghosh) 59(73)
FIFTY! Leah Paul also completes her half-century after Gaby Lewis. Leah Paul has been playing very bravely and is playing to her strengths now. The duo is also close to completing the 100-run partnership mark.
FIFTY! Gaby Lewis stands tall for Ireland women's national cricket team once again as she smashes yet another ODI fifty. Ireland Women are still under pressure as Women in Blue are doing a great job as of now.
Ireland Women move into three-digits now, After some maiden overs they finally are switching the strike now. Women in Blue are maintaining a good amount of pressure on the visitors. Ireland Women captain getting close to her fifty.
India Women's National Cricket Team vs Ireland Women's National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: The India women's national cricket team are hosting the Ireland women's national cricket team for the first ODI of the three-match series. The first ODI between the Indian women and the Irish women is being played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Ahead of the three-match ODI series against the Ireland women's cricket team, the India women's team thrashed the West Indies women's national cricket team 3-0 in a recently concluded ODI series at home. The three-match ODI series against the Ireland women's cricket team is crucial for Women in Blue to prepare for the ICC ODI World Cup 2025 at home. It is to be noted that the India women's national cricket team has already qualified for the upcoming ICC tournament. India Women vs Ireland Women 2025 Schedule: Get IND-W vs IRE-W ODI Series Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details.
For the three-match ODI series, the India management has rested their regular captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, and star pacer Renuka Thakur. Star opener Shafali Verma, who was dropped since the Australia tour in December 2023, continues to be on the sidelines. In the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, veteran opener Smriti Mandhana has been named the stand-in skipper for the three-match ODI series against the Ireland women's cricket team. For visitors, star batter Gaby Lewis will lead the spirited Irish side. On Which Channel India Women vs Ireland Women Live Telecast Will Be Available? How To Watch IND-W vs IRE-W Cricket Matches Free Live Streaming Online?
Squads:
India women's national cricket team Squad: Smriti Mandhana(c), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, Uma Chetry, Raghvi Bist, Sayali Satghare
Ireland women's national cricket team Squad: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis(c), Joanna Loughran(w), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Coulter Reilly