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India scored the highest score in ODI history with the stormy centuries of Pratika and Smriti, gave Ireland a target of 436 runs
India Women vs Ireland Women, 3rd ODI 1st innings Highlights: Batting first, India scored 435 runs for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Pratika scored 154 runs in 129 balls and Mandhana scored 135 runs in 80 balls.
The last match of the three-match ODI series being played between India and Ireland women's team is being played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. In this match, India has set a target of 436 runs in front of Ireland with the help of stormy centuries of openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. This is the highest total in ODI history of the Indian women's team.
Indian team captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and decided to bat first. India scored 435 runs for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. During this, Pratika played an innings of 154 runs with the help of 20 fours and a six on 129 balls. She was supported by captain Mandhana, Mandhana scored 135 runs with the help of 12 fours and seven sixes on 80 balls. The opening pair started in a stormy manner and shared a record 233 runs for the first wicket.
Smriti Mandhana fell as Ireland got the first success in the 27th over by Orla Prendergast after she notched up her 10th ODI century in 70 balls. Then Richa Ghosh coming into bat formed a 104-run partnership with Pratika Rawal for the second wicket. In the 39th over, Arlene Kelly bowled Richa Ghosh and sent her to the pavilion. Richa Ghosh scored 59 runs in 42 balls, laced with 10 fours and a six.
