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The stage is set for an exciting clash. India take on Ireland In the second women’s ODI on January 12, 2025. Later A convincing win in the series openerTeam India is eager to continue its winning streak and capture the series.
Led by their in-form batsmen, India showed an all-round performance in the first match, dominating the bat and the ball. The team will be looking to replicate that effort in the second ODI and seal the series in one match.
For Ireland, the upcoming game is a must-win match to stay alive in the series. The visitors will need to regroup quickly, address their weaknesses from the first match and put in a strong performance to level the series. With their backs, Ireland will be motivated to challenge the hosts and keep their hopes alive.
The pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot has a batting-friendly character and provides good support to the crowd right from the start. The hard surface provides consistent speed and momentum, making the stroke play easier. Bowlers face a tough challenge in the first overs when the ball comes to the bat smoothly, making it difficult to capture runs. However, spins can be crucial as the game progresses, especially in the middle overs where the total can start to slow down. Dew can be a crucial factor in night matches, which can help teams bat in second place.
Option 1: Smriti Mandhana (C), Gabby Lewis (VC)
Option 2: Deepti Sharma (C), Orla Prendergast (VC)
Laura Delaney, Jemima Rodriguez, Arlene Kelly, Seema Thakur
India: Smriti Mandhana (C), Deepti Sharma (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemima Rodriguez, Uma Chhetri (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasanis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu. , Saima Thakur, Sayali Satgare
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gabby Lewis (c), Joanna Loughran (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delaney, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoy, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Amy Maguire, Rebecca Stockl, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Coulter Reilly
This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.