India Registered one Easy six-wicket win over Ireland Ireland during the first women’s ODI of the India tour at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday (January 10). leader MandanaIndia managed to equal Ireland’s target of 239 with a margin of 93 balls. Pratika RawalMade up of 89 and Tegal HassabnisA quick 53 not out played an important role in ensuring the team’s victory. Previously, the Ireland captain Gabby Lewis A gutsy performance of 92 runs helped her team to a respectable total of 238/7.

Pratika Rawal teams up with Tejal Hasabnis for victory

Rawal’s brilliant knock of 89 off 96 balls was the cornerstone of the Indian women’s team’s successful chase against Ireland in the first ODI in Rajkot. Rawal opened with Mandana, showing her class with a measured and commanding performance. Her innings featured 10 boundaries and six boundaries, ensuring that India remained ahead of the required ratio despite losing wickets at regular intervals.

She displays excellent shot selection and adaptability, handling speed and spin with ease. Rawal’s 116-run partnership with Tejal Hassabnis for the fourth wicket proved decisive, stabilizing the situation for India after a mid-innings wobble. Her ability to find gaps and spin the ball complemented her occasional power shots, leaving the Irish bowlers searching for answers.

Gaby Lewis hosts Ireland game

Earlier, Ireland captain Lewis led the way with a superb performance of 92 runs off 129 balls to provide a solid platform for her team. Lewis’s set was characterized by her ability to hold on to the set while accumulating runs with elegant serves and well-timed chip shots. She found support from Leah Paulthey contributed a valuable 59 runs in a 117-run defense for the fifth wicket.

However, Ireland were unable to capitalize on this partnership in the death overs, resulting in their even more staggering total. Lewis fell while trying to speed up on the 44th hole, leaving Ireland’s juniors with too much to do. Despite their efforts, a lack of boundary strikes in the final over meant Ireland ended with 238/7, a target that proved insufficient against India’s batting prowess.

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Indian bowling all-round performance

The Indian bowlers performed well and restricted Ireland’s total to a manageable number. Titas Dervish and Deepti Sharma Setting the tone for the early wickets while Priya Mishra Outstanding bowler with figures of 2/56, including a crucial dismissal from Lewis. Sayali SatgarayOn her WODI debut, she impressed with her economy, conceding just 43 runs in 10 overs and picking up one wicket.

The bowlers were backed by a sharp defensive effort, which included two crucial knockouts, to keep Ireland in check. While there were occasional lapses in line and length, India’s bowlers adapted to the conditions well and maintained the pressure throughout the innings. This collective effort ensured that the Irish batsmen were unable to accelerate significantly in the final over, creating an easy chase for the hosts.

Here’s Twitter’s reaction:

Richa ends it with a boundary. Total victory for India. Ireland’s performance on the track was never enough. Mandhana started well and then Pratika and Tejal performed well to ensure there were few hiccups after two wickets fell quickly. #INDVIRE

— Kartik O 🏏⚽🔗 (@KOCricket528) January 10, 2025

Just as Pratika Rawal progressed, Shafali Verma had to work very hard to regain her spot #IndvIre

— Leishemba Rajkumar (@leishembaa) January 10, 2025

Pratika Rawal is a great member of the Indian women’s team, very consistent, a pure ODI batsman and should be in the Test setup too!#INDVIRE #INDWvIREW

— Harsh Tegta (@iamharshtegta) January 10, 2025

Great batting performance by Team India 👏🏏#female #cricket #pratikaraval #INDVIRE pic.twitter.com/Z01S2NsiST

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 10, 2025

We ask for batting, and #IndiaTeam Publish! 🔥

Pratika 89 🤝 Taigal 53*#AaliRe #INDVIRE pic.twitter.com/N1q6Q9kob9

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 10, 2025

Indian women have developed some nice seam and wrist spin bowling options.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 10, 2025

Really happy for Tejal.

— Krithika (@krithika0808) January 10, 2025

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Considering how competitive this version is, this is easily their best ever and a very creditable effort#INDVIRE

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) January 10, 2025

Pratika Rawal played very well along with Tejal Hasabnis. Both sealed the innings and ensured India won the first ODI. #INDWvsIREW

— Gaurang Maestry (@Gaurang321) January 10, 2025

That’s it. India won the first game of this three-match series. Despite this result, our team still has a lot to work on.

Join us again on Sunday morning for the second ODI.#BackingGreen #FuelledByCerta ☘️🏏 pic.twitter.com/uplrxtTQJb

— Irish Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) January 10, 2025

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