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India Women will aim for a series win as they take on Ireland Women in the second ODI of the three-match series at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, on January 14, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM IST. After a clinical 6-wicket victory in the first game, India will look to maintain their dominance. For Ireland, this match is a do-or-die situation to keep the series alive.
Despite having never defeated India in ODIs, Ireland will be motivated to change history. India’s strong batting and bowling performances have proven challenging for visitors to overcome. Can Ireland rise to the occasion and pull off an upset?
Match Details
| Fixture | India Women vs Ireland Women |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot |
Teams Preview
India Women Preview
India Women were outstanding in the first ODI, with captain Smriti Mandhana leading from the front. The opening partnership, anchored by Pratika Rawal’s 89-run knock, set the foundation for a successful chase. Supported by a strong bowling performance, India comfortably restricted Ireland’s batting lineup.
Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues provide stability in the middle order, while Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh add firepower in the lower middle order. On the bowling front, Titas Sadhu, Sayali Satghare, and Priya Mishra delivered key breakthroughs in the last match.
Mandhana will expect a repeat performance from her players to clinch the series. With spinners likely to play a crucial role, India’s depth in this department will be pivotal.
Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Priya Mishra
Predicted Playing XI:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (c) | Batter |
| Pratika Rawal | Batter |
| Harleen Deol | Batter |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter |
| Tejal Hasabnis | All-rounder |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Deepti Sharma | All-rounder |
| Sayali Satghare | Bowler |
| Saima Thakor | Bowler |
| Priya Mishra | Bowler |
| Titas Sadhu | Bowler |
Ireland Women Preview
Ireland Women face a daunting challenge after a sub-par batting performance in the first ODI. Gaby Lewis was the standout player, narrowly missing out on a century, but lacked support from other batters. The top and middle order failed to build partnerships, leading to a modest total that India easily chased down.
Sarah Forbes, Orla Prendergast, and Laura Delany must step up to support Lewis and create meaningful partnerships. The bowlers, led by Aimee Maguire and Freya Sargent, need to bowl tighter lines and lengths to trouble the Indian batters on a flat track.
If Ireland hopes to stay alive in the series, a collective team effort with improved batting and disciplined bowling is essential.
Key Players: Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul, Aimee Maguire
Predicted Playing XI:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Gaby Lewis (c) | Batter |
| Sarah Forbes | Batter |
| Una Raymond-Hoey | Batter |
| Orla Prendergast | Batter |
| Laura Delany | All-rounder |
| Leah Paul | All-rounder |
| Coulter Reilly (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Arlene Kelly | Bowler |
| Georgina Dempsey | Bowler |
| Freya Sargent | Bowler |
| Aimee Maguire | Bowler |
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
| Vice-Captain | Gaby Lewis |
| Batsmen | Pratika Rawal, Sarah Forbes, Jemimah Rodrigues |
| All-rounders | Deepti Sharma, Laura Delany, Leah Paul |
| Wicketkeeper | Richa Ghosh |
| Bowlers | Priya Mishra, Aimee Maguire, Titas Sadhu, Freya Sargent |
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
The Rajkot pitch is known for its batting-friendly conditions, offering true bounce and pace for stroke play. Spinners will find assistance as the game progresses, while seamers could extract movement early in the innings.
Weather Conditions
A warm morning with temperatures rising to 27°C is expected. There’s no rain forecast, ensuring an uninterrupted game.
Toss Prediction
Batting first has proven successful at this venue, but with recent trends favoring chasing, captains may lean towards fielding first to gauge conditions better.
Winning Prediction
Ireland Women will need a much-improved performance to level the series. However, India’s home advantage, stronger squad depth, and current form make them the favorites.
Prediction: India Women to seal the series
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