IND-W Win by 304 Runs | India Women vs Ireland Women 3rd ODI 2025 Highlights: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma Shine as Hosts Register Record Win by Runs-Margin
This final ODI of the series is still an important game for both sides as the hosts will be looking to whitewash the Ireland women's national cricket team. But the visitors will give them and will be looking to avoid the clean sweep. Jemimah Rodrigues scored a fantastic century in the 2nd ODI alongside Harleen Deol and Smriti Mandhana coming up with a half-century.
India women's national cricket team delivered yet another dominating performance to secure a record-setting win by the run's margin. Smriti Mandhan and Pratika Rawal scored centuries and were well supported by the middle-order batters to put up a challenging total on the board. Spin duo - Deepti Sharma and Tanuja Kanwar took three and two wickets each to bold-out the opposition side on just 131 runs. this is India's biggest ODI win in women's cricket as the side takes the ODI series against Ireland 3-0.
That it! a commanding win for India as Deepti Sharma Picks up her third and innings final wicket. Hosts register a comprehensive win by 304 runs to finish the series on high note.
Out! Needless run-out. Misjudgement cost another wicket to Ireland as Canning was looking for a quick run but Georgina Dempsey couldn't get the call and was well short of the crease before Deepti Sharna dislodged the bails. India now closing in on a big win. Georgina Dempsey run out 0 (3)
Out! Soft Dismissal as Leh Paul hands an easy catch back to Deepti. A flighted delivery, just in the 'hitting region' but Paul tried to block it handing an easy catch to Deepti. Second wicket for Deepti i this innings. Leh Paul c and b Deepti Sharma 15 (25)
Out! Deepti Sharma picks up her first wicket of the match as she clears Laura Delany. The batter just survived a run-out appeal but couldn't last long. She tried to defend the next ball but misjudged the bounce and spin as Deepti Sharma hit the stumps. Laura Delany b Deepti Sharma 10 (20)
With a massive total on the board and four wickets early in the innings, the Indian side is in complete control of the match right now. The required run rate for the Ireland side is over 11 now. Smriti Mandhana's side is closing on the series white-wash.
Out! Unlucky for Sarah Forbes who was just out of the crease when Richa Ghosh uprooted the stumps. Sarah looking to keep the scoreboard ticking went in for a cheeky single but Deepti's throw was inch perfect allowing Richa Ghosh to dislodge the bails just in time. Sarah Forbes run out 41 (44)
Out! Tanuja Kanwar breaks the partnership picking up Orla Prendergast's wicket. Both batters were focused more on defensive gameplay and that worked for the side as they formed a handy partnership so far. But Tanuja Kanwar's leg spin gets through Orla's defense and hits the stumps. First wicket for Tanuja in ODIs. Orla Prendergast b Tanuja Kanwar 36 (43)
Ireland women after losing a couple of wickets are now finding their way back. Sarah Forbes and Orla Prendergast are looking to carry on this partnership so that they can chase the target but it is going to get tougher for visitors if they do not step up their scoring rate.
OUT! Ireland women are now two down! A very good delivery by Sayali Satghare as Women in Blue look in control from the start. A great bit of bowling by the youngster who is only playing in his 3rd ODI for India women's squad. Coulter Reilly b Sayali Satghare 0 (4)
OUT! Women in Blue strike early as Titas Sadhu takes down the Ireland women's captain Gaby Lewis. It was a brilliant delivery by Sadhu and Lewis was looking to play it across but because of less bounce, she missed the delivery. Gaby Lewis lbw b Titas Sadhu 1 (6)
Ireland women are off the mark. They have a big mountain to climb and with the current India women bowling attack it is going to be a very tough task for the visitors, Gaby Lewis and Sarah Forbes have to set up a dominating partnership.
Electing to bat first, the India women took a different approach this time around. Skipper Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal laid the perfect foundation as both openers played very good innings and Ireland women bowlers looked out of form. Visitors have a mountain to climb when they will come in to bat.
OUT! Another wicket down for Women in Blue! This puts a bit of pressure on Indian side towards the end Tejal Hasabnis departs. It was a soft dismissal as the batter was unable to judge the ball properly. Tejal Hasabnis c Laura Delany b Orla Prendergast 28 (25)
OUT! India Women are now four down as Harleen Deol departs. Harleen had to go with that shot but there was not much power and finds the fielder on the boundary. Harleen Deol c Orla Prendergast b Georgina Dempsey 15 (10)
Out! What a performance from the young opener. Pratika Rawal looked in complete control throughout the inning with no misplaced or mishit shot in her 154 runs inning. But trying to accelerate the run rate she handed a catch to Georgina Dempsey. Pratika Rawal c Georgina Dempsey b Freya Sargent 154 (129)
With two centurians and an explosive half-century by Richa Ghosh, India now has recorded its highest score in Women's ODI matches. The record was set in the previous match of the ongoing series meaning the India Women's team now has three 350+ runs scores against the Ireland side.
Out! Just after completing her half-century and a 100+ runs stand with Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh was undone by Kelly. The right-handed batter was looking for a big shot again but missed the line. A small victory for Ireland as Indian was looking solid with another explosive partnership. Richa Ghosh b Arlene Kelly 59 (42)
HUNDRED! Pratika Rawal has now completed her century. Pratika came up with a fighting innings to complete her maiden hundred in International cricket. Women in Blue are going strong.
Women in Blue remained in control even after an important wicket of Smriti Mandhana fell. Richa Ghosh is continuing with the flow of runs and Pratika Rawal is getting close to her century. The duo has also completed the 50-run partnership mark.
India Women's National Cricket Team vs Ireland Women's National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Smriti Mandana-led Women in Blue are already through with the series but there is still a match left. India Women will once again be back in action as they take on Ireland Women in the final ODI of the three-match series. Women in Blue secured a dominating 116-run win in the 2nd ODI. India women's national cricket team secured a six-wicket win in the 1st ODI. It has been a complete team effort from the Women in Blue. On the other hand, things have been hard for the Ireland women on Indian soil. Is India Women vs Ireland Women 3rd ODI 2025 Live Telecast Available on DD Sports, DD Free Dish and Doordarshan National TV Channels?
This final ODI of the series is still an important game for both sides as the hosts will be looking to whitewash the Ireland women's national cricket team. But the visitors will give them and will be looking to avoid the clean sweep. Jemimah Rodrigues scored a fantastic century in the 2nd ODI alongside Harleen Deol and Smriti Mandhana coming up with a half-century. Deepti Sharma scalped a three-wicket haul and Priya Mishra secured a couple of wickets which led Women in Blue to a dominating win in the 2nd ODI.
The problem for Ireland women comes when it comes to their batting as there are no consistent performers present. Coulter Reilly played a decent knock but other than her not batter was able to come up with a decent innings. Even in the 1st ODI captain Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul stood tall for Irish women but they were nowhere to be seen in the 2nd ODI. If they want to avoid the whitewash they will need to work on producing some consistent performances. India Women vs Ireland Women Free Live Streaming Online, 3rd ODI 2025: How to Watch IND-W vs IRE-W Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?
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
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