The India Women’s cricket team showcased a commanding performance in the 3rd ODI against Ireland at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, securing a comprehensive victory by 8 wickets and thereby clinching the series 3-0. Chasing a target of 164 runs, the Indian women reached the target comfortably in just 38.4 overs, driven by a stellar partnership between Yastika Bhatia and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Bhatia, who scored 62 runs, and Kaur, who contributed 52 runs, built a crucial 109-run partnership that anchored the innings after an early wobble at 30 for 2 wickets. The Indian bowlers had earlier restricted Ireland’s innings to 163 runs, with the pick of the bowlers being Poonam Yadav, who claimed 3 wickets for 23 runs, and Deepti Sharma, who took 2 for 28. Ireland’s innings was characterized by a lack of substantial partnerships, with only three players crossing the 20-run mark, as they struggled against the disciplined Indian bowling attack. Captain Laura Delany echoed her team’s challenges, stating, ‘We definitely created opportunities, but we didn’t make it count with the bat.’ This convincing win not only extends India’s dominance at home but also serves as a timely boost ahead of their upcoming international fixtures.
India Women Triumph Over Ireland in 3rd ODI, Clinching Series Victory
