India Women Set New Record with 435 Runs in Third ODI Against Ireland

In the third ODI against Ireland in Rajkot, the Indian women's cricket team posted a remarkable 435 runs for 5 wickets. With this total, they surpassed the men's team’s record, setting a new benchmark for the highest team score in a one-day international match for India. The previous record of 418 runs was set by the Indian men's team against the West Indies in 2011.

Winning the toss, India chose to bat first. The opening partnership between Pratika Rawal and captain Smriti Mandhana was a dominant one, accumulating 233 runs. Both players scored centuries during their partnership. Smriti Mandhana played a blistering knock of 135 runs off 80 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes, before being dismissed by Orla Prendergast.

Richa Ghosh, coming in at number three, made 59 runs before being dismissed. Pratika Rawal continued her strong form, scoring 154 runs off 129 balls, with 20 fours and 1 six, before being dismissed by Freya Sargent.

Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma remained unbeaten on 4 and 11 runs, respectively. India's innings concluded at 435/5 after 50 overs, with the team losing 5 wickets.

For Ireland, Orla Prendergast was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 71 runs.