India Women vs Ireland Women 1st ODI Live Streaming: India Women will aim to continue their dominant home form when they take on Ireland Women in the first ODI of the much-anticipated three-match series in Rajkot on Friday, January 10. This marks the first-ever bilateral series between the two teams, adding extra excitement to the contest.
India comes into the series on a high after their recent 3-0 victory over the West Indies. However, the team will miss their regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who has opted to rest during this series. In her absence, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana will lead India, stepping into the role as they take on Ireland for the very first time in a full-fledged ODI series.
Key Changes in Squad
India’s leading wicket-taker in the recent West Indies series, Renuka Singh Thakur, has also been rested, with Deepti Sharma set to take over the vice-captaincy duties for this series. Other prominent players like Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh will look to continue their strong performances from the last series.
The Ireland Women’s squad, led by Gaby Lewis, will be looking to make a strong impression as they take on one of the top teams in women’s cricket. With key players like Laura Delany and Orla Prendergast in their ranks, Ireland will be hoping to challenge India’s dominance on home soil.
India Women vs Ireland Women 1st ODI live streaming details
The India Women vs Ireland Women 1st ODI will begin at 11:00 AM IST on January 10, with the toss scheduled for 10:30 AM IST. The match will be held at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, providing a scenic and competitive backdrop for the historic encounter.
IND-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch
Fans can catch all the live action of the India Women vs Ireland Women 1st ODI on the Sports18 network, which will air the match live. Additionally, the live streaming will be available on JioCinema, ensuring that viewers across India and beyond can follow the game from the comfort of their homes.
The upcoming series holds no stakes in the ICC Women’s Championship standings, as India has already secured automatic qualification for the 2025 World Cup as hosts. However, the series provides both teams with a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their preparations for future challenges on the international stage.
Squads
India
Smriti Mandhana (captain), Deepti Sharma (vice-captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry, Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare
Ireland
Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell
With both teams geared up for the historic encounter, all eyes will be on the field as India looks to extend its winning streak and Ireland seeks to make their mark in international cricket.
