Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
In a thrilling contest at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, India Women emerged victorious by 6 wickets over Ireland Women in the opening match of 2025.
The Ireland side, led by Gaby Lewis (C), posted a solid total, with Lewis scoring a valuable 92 runs off 129 balls and Leah Paul contributing a fine 59 runs off 73 balls. Pratika Rawal, playing for India, played a crucial role with a composed 89 runs off 96 balls, helping India stay on track.
Smriti Mandhana provided a fiery start to India’s chase, scoring 41 runs off 29 balls, while Tejal Hasabnis played a steady knock of 53 runs off 46 balls to guide the team home.
India’s composed chase led them to a well-earned victory, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting series ahead.
