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Pratika, Smriti's Tons Take India To 304-run Win Over Ireland, Sweep Series 3-0
Niranjan Shah Stadium: Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana smashed centuries on a record-breaking day for India as the hosts beat Ireland by a mammoth 304 runs to clinch a 3-0 series victory at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday.
Right from the toss, everything went India’s way, as they posted 435/5, India’s highest-ever total in women’s ODIs, and then bowled out Ireland for 131 in 31.4 overs. The 304-run win is also the biggest margin of victory for India in women’s ODIs.
Electing to bat first, Smriti smashed the fastest ODI hundred by an India women’s batter, reaching the mark in 70 balls, beating the previous record held by regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur in 87 balls.
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