Smriti Mandhana, the stand-in captain, won the toss as India elected to bat first in the second ODI against Ireland in Rajkot. India went in with the same XI that won the series opener by six wickets on Friday.

India skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to bat against Ireland in the second Women's ODI here on Sunday (January 12, 2025). India fielded an unchanged playing XI, while Ireland made two changes with Una-Raymond Hoey and Aimee Maguire being replaced by Ava Canning and Alana Dalzell.

The Indian women's cricket team is all set to take on Ireland in the second One Day International (ODI), with an eye on young talent. India won the first WODI by six wickets, despite fielding an inexperienced side. This win has placed them in a strong position to seal the three-match series in the next game on Sunday.

Lewis 92, Paul 59; Mishra 2-56 India 241-4 (34.3 overs): Rawal 89, Hasabnis 53*; Maguire 3-57 India win by six wickets Scorecard India secured a dominant six-wicket win over Ireland in the opening one-day international in Rajkot.

Mandhana achieved the feat against Ireland women in the first ODI of the ongoing series in Rajkot. Scoring 41 runs in 29 deliveries in the run chase, Mandhana broke the record. It is worth noting

India defeated Ireland by six wickets in the first women`s ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series on Friday. Opting to bat, Ireland skipper Gaby Lewis struck a fine 92 and shared a 117-run partnership with Leah Paul (59) as the visitors scored 238 for 7.