IND-W vs IRE-W Highlights, 1st ODI: India take 1-0 lead in series with six-wicket victory over hosts

Thakor to Paul, no run – LBW decision overturned on review! The ball, full on leg stump, swung back to strike Paul on the pad. Upon review, it was found that the impact was outside the leg stump. Hawk-Eye confirmed this, and the decision was overturned, with Paul being declared not out. A second review showed the ball pitched marginally outside leg, making the initial LBW check unnecessary.or to Paul, no run – LBW decision overturned on review! The ball, full on leg stump, swung back to strike Paul on the pad. Upon review, it was found that the impact was outside the leg stump. Hawk-Eye confirmed this, and the decision was overturned, with Paul being declared not out. A second review showed the ball pitched marginally outside leg, making the initial LBW check unnecessary

Priya Mishra claimed her first wicket of the match as she beat Orla Prendergast with a sharp turn. Richa Ghosh, quick to react, appealed for a stumping, believing Prendergast’s back foot was outside the crease. It appeared that Prendergast’s foot was on the line, making it a close call. The third wicket for India was confirmed, with Prendergast being stumped out for 9 runs off 19 balls, including one boundary.

At the end of the 12th over, Ireland Women stand at 48/2 with a current run rate of 4.00. Gaby Lewis is at the crease, having scored 20 runs off 30 balls, including 4 boundaries, while Orla Prendergast has managed 5 runs from 17 balls. Priya Mishra and Saima Thakor have both bowled 1 over each, with Mishra conceding 4 runs and Thakor just 1 run.

At the end of over 10, Ireland Women are 38/2, with a current run rate of 3.80. Orla Prendergast is on 2 from 8 balls, while Gaby Lewis has contributed 18 runs from 27 balls, including 4 boundaries. Sayali Satghare has bowled 5 overs for 22 runs without taking a wicket, while Titas Sadhu has 1 wicket from 5 overs, giving away 16 runs.

Sadhu to U Raymond-Hoey, OUT
A costly mix-up leads to a needless dismissal! Why attempt a single when the ball is hit directly to Jemimah at cover? Raymond-Hoey, eager to get to the other end, was halfway down the pitch when she was sent back. She had no chance of making it as Richa Ghosh collected the throw on the half-volley and broke the stumps. Raymond-Hoey had already given up hope.

Una Raymond-Hoey run out (Rodrigues/†Ghosh) 5 (10b 1×4 0x6) SR: 5

IRE W are 34/2 after 9 overs

At the end of the seventh over, Ireland Women stand at 33/1, with a current run rate of 4.71. Una Raymond-Hoey has scored 5 runs from 7 balls, including one boundary, while Gaby Lewis has contributed 17 runs from 20 balls, striking four boundaries. Titas Sadhu has been impressive, with figures of 4-0-16-1, while Sayali Satghare has bowled 3 overs for 17 runs, maintaining a steady line but without a wicket.

Sadhu to Forbes, OUT! A well-executed delivery does the trick. Forbes, attempting a drive similar to her previous shot, gets an outside edge this time. Sadhu generated good bounce and placed the ball wide of off, tempting Forbes to play far from her body. A lack of foot movement proved costly as the thick edge flew straight to Deepti Sharma at slip, who safely pouched it with a reverse cup.

Sayali to Lewis, FOUR! Beautifully clipped through the narrow gap between midwicket and square leg. Lewis slightly opens her stance to a full and straight delivery, expertly placing it for a boundary.

IRE-W are 27/0 after 4 overs

Ireland Women have made a solid start, reaching 19/0 after 2 overs with a run rate of 9.50. Gaby Lewis is leading the charge with 12 runs off 7 balls, including three boundaries, while Sarah Forbes has contributed 5 runs from 5 balls with one four. Sayali Satghare conceded 13 runs in her first over, while Titas Sadhu bowled a tighter over, giving away just 6 runs.

Sadhu to Forbes, FOUR! Beautifully guided between point and cover. Forbes simply pushes at a length delivery outside off, taking advantage of the lack of movement off the pitch. Ireland gets their first boundary in the opening over.

India: 1 Smriti Mandhana, 2 Pratika Rawal, 3 Harleen Deol, 4 Jemimah Rodruiges, 5 Tejal Hasabnis, 6 Richa Ghosh, 7 Deepti Sharma, 8 Sayali Satghare, 9 Saima Thakor, 10 Priya Mishra, 11 Titas Sadhu

Ireland: Forbes, Lewis, Raymond, Prendergast, Delany, Paul, Reilly, Kelly, Dempsey, Sargent, Maguire

Ireland has opted to bat first. Captain Gaby Lewis is looking forward to “putting up a good total on the board.”

Ankur Baid believes this presents a great opportunity for young Indian players to secure a spot in the playing XI.

Ireland, however, has struggled historically, having lost 12 out of their 13 ODIs against India. Can Orla Prendergast change that?

Prendergast has been in top form, finishing as Ireland’s leading run-scorer in 2024 and claiming nine wickets with her medium-pace bowling.

On the Indian side, the focus is on testing new talent. Pratika Rawal is aiming to secure a place in the opening slot, but she faces competition from Shafali Verma, who is closely following her.

The much-anticipated 1st ODI between India Women (IND-W) and Ireland Women (IRE-W) is set to take place today, with the toss scheduled for 10:30 AM IST. This marks the beginning of the historic three-match bilateral series between the two teams. Fans can stay updated with the live scorecard as the action unfolds, with the match commencing shortly after the toss. Both teams are eager to make their mark in this landmark series, and the competition promises to be a thrilling contest.

The pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is known for its batsman-friendly nature, typically offering a flat, hard surface that encourages high scores. This makes it a favourite among batters. While fast bowlers may not find much early assistance, spinners can have a significant impact as the match progresses, with the pitch providing some turn and bounce. The team winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first.

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

India will look to build on its recent success against the West Indies as they face Ireland in the first ODI of their maiden bilateral series on January 10.