India Women’s National Cricket Team vs Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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The India Women vs Ireland Women rivalry is a tale of unyielding dominance meeting unbreaking spirit. Since 1993, India has won all 13 encounters, smashing records with explosive batting and ruthless bowling. Yet Ireland’s gritty cameos and near-misses add heart to this one-sided saga of growth, milestones, and pure cricketing spectacle.
Latest Matches
Recent India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline encounters as of February 2026.
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
India Score
Ireland Score
Result
Player of the Match
Ireland Women tour of India ODI Series 2025
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Jan 15, 2025
India (bat)
435/5 (50)
131/10 (31.4)
India won by 304 runs
Pratika Rawal (IND)
Ireland Women tour of India ODI Series 2025
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Jan 12, 2025
India (bat)
370/5 (50)
254/7 (50)
India won by 116 runs
Jemimah Rodrigues (IND)
Ireland Women tour of India ODI Series 2025
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Jan 10, 2025
Ireland (bat)
241/4 (34.3)
238/7 (50)
India won by 6 wkts
Pratika Rawal (IND)
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Feb 20, 2023
India (bat)
155/6 (20)
54/2 (8.2)
India won by 5 runs (D/L)
Smriti Mandhana (IND)
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2018
Providence Stadium, Guyana
Nov 15, 2018
India (bat)
145/6 (20)
93/8 (20)
India won by 52 runs
Mithali Raj (IND)
Women’s Quadrangular Series 2017
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
May 19, 2017
N/A
N/A
N/A
India won by 10 wkts
N/A
Women’s Quadrangular Series 2017
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
May 17, 2017
N/A
N/A
N/A
India won by 122 runs
N/A
Women’s Quadrangular Series 2017
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
May 15, 2017
N/A
N/A
N/A
India won by 249 runs
Thirush Kamini (IND)
ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017
Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo
Feb 10, 2017
N/A
N/A
N/A
India won by 125 runs
N/A
India Women in England ODI Match 2012
Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough
Jun 26, 2012
N/A
109/1 (16)
108/10 (50)
India won by 9 wkts
N/A
India Women tour of Ireland ODI Series 2006
Park Avenue, Dublin
Jul 30, 2006
N/A
239/4 (50)
161/7 (40) (target adjusted)
India won by 78 runs (D/L)
N/A
India Women tour of Ireland ODI Series 2006
Park Avenue, Dublin
Jul 29, 2006
N/A
212/5 (48)
105/10 (44.2)
India won by 107 runs
N/A
India Women tour of Ireland ODI Series 2002
Railway Union Cricket Club, Dublin
Jul 26, 2002
N/A
N/A
N/A
India won by 9 wkts
N/A
India Women tour of Ireland ODI Series 2002
Railway Union Cricket Club, Dublin
Jul 24, 2002
N/A
N/A
N/A
India won by 105 runs
N/A
India Women tour of England ODI Match 1999
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
Jun 26, 1999
N/A
258/0 (50)
97/9 (50)
India won by 161 runs
N/A
Head-to-Head Summary: India Women vs Ireland Women
Format
Matches Played
India Wins
Ireland Wins
Ties
No Results
Largest Victory Margin (India)
Notes
ODI
15
15
0
0
0
304 runs (3rd ODI, Jan 2025)
India has never lost, with average winning margin over 150 runs in recent games. Historical clashes date back to 1999, but the 2025 series saw India’s highest ODI total (435/5).
T20I
2
2
0
0
0
52 runs (2018 World Cup)
Limited meetings, both in World Cups (2018 & 2023). India’s all-round dominance shone through, with rain-affected 2023 game decided by D/L.
Total
17
17
0
0
0
–
A perfect record for India, making this one of the most uneven rivalries in women’s international cricket. Ireland’s best efforts came in closer T20s, but they’ve yet to challenge seriously.
Top Run-Scorers (Overall)
Rank
Player
Team
Runs
Average
Highest Score
Matches
Standout Performances
1
Smriti Mandhana
India
315+
52.50
135
6+
Century in 2025 ODI; 87 in 2023 T20 WC – her strokeplay dismantled Ireland’s seamers.
2
Pratika Rawal
India
250+
83.33
154
3
Debut series hero in 2025 with a 154; aggressive opener who set records for partnerships.
3
Mithali Raj
India
210+
70.00
109*
4
Veteran class; unbeaten ton in 2017 – epitome of consistency in early clashes.
4
Jemimah Rodrigues
India
180+
45.00
100
5
Maiden ODI hundred in 2025; versatile in T20s with quick scoring.
5
Gaby Lewis
Ireland
136+
27.20
52
5+
Ireland’s top resistor; gritty half-century in 2023 T20, but often lone warrior.
Top Wicket-Takers (Overall)
Rank
Player
Team
Wickets
Average
Best Figures
Matches
Standout Performances
1
Deepti Sharma
India
13
13.50
3/20
6+
Spin wizard; multiple 3-fers in ODIs, economical in T20s – chokes run flow masterfully.
2
Jhulan Goswami
India
9
12.00
2/15
5
Pace legend; early-series destroyer in 2000s tours – swing and accuracy unbeatable.
3
Pooja Vastrakar
India
8
10.75
4/33
4
All-round impact; 200 strike rate in batting too, but wickets in clusters during 2025.
4
Rajeshwari Gayakwad
India
7
9.50
4/18
3
Left-arm spin magic; four-wicket haul in 2017 – turns games on spin-friendly tracks.
5
Shikha Pandey
India
6
6.83
3/16
4
Seam specialist; low economy, key in middle overs – pivotal in qualifiers.
The Spark: Early Clashes in the 1990s – When Women’s Cricket Was Finding Its Feet
In the raw dawn of women’s international cricket, India and Ireland first locked horns at the 1993 Women’s World Cup in Crowthorne, England (July 26). Ireland posted 151 all out (58.4 overs); India chased 152/6 in 57.3 overs for a 4-wicket win. Another blockbuster came in 1999 at Milton Keynes: India smashed 258/0 (50 overs), powered by 16-year-old debutant Mithali Raj’s unbeaten 114. Ireland folded for 97/9, losing by 161 runs. These matches highlighted India’s emerging depth and Ireland’s fighting spirit amid growing gaps.
Category
Record/Details
Player/Match
Year/Venue
Interesting Note
First Match
IRE 151 all out; IND 152/6 (won by 4 wkts)
R Venugopal (50)
1993, Crowthorne
Rivalry kickoff in World Cup; steady chase
Highest Team Total (IND)
258/0 (50 overs)
Mithali Raj 114*, others
1999, Milton Keynes
Massive unbeaten opening stand dominance
Best Individual Score
114*
Mithali Raj (ODI debut)
1999 vs IRE
Teen sensation announces arrival globally
Biggest Win Margin
161 runs
India Women
1999, Milton Keynes
Crushing display set early tone of superiority
Notable Chase/Highest Chase
152/6 (target 152)
India Women
1993 World Cup
Calm pursuit under pressure in 60-over era
Building the Wall: 2000s to Mid-2010s – Consistent Wins, Growing Margins
From 2000 to mid-2010s, India solidified dominance in World Cups and tours. In 2000 Women’s World Cup (Christchurch), India posted 199/9 and restricted Ireland to 169, winning by 30 runs. Key 2006 tour of Ireland saw massive victories: 1st ODI by 107 runs (India 212/8; Ireland 105), 2nd by 78 runs (D/L). Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami shone with anchors and wickets. By 2010s qualifiers, margins ballooned India’s spin and pace crushed Ireland’s resistance, building an unbreakable wall of superiority.
Category
Record/Details
Player/Match
Year/Venue
Interesting Note
Notable World Cup Win
IND 199/9; IRE 169 (won by 30 runs)
India Women
2000, Christchurch
Steady all-round display in global stage
Biggest Win Margin (2006)
107 runs
India Women
2006, Dublin (1st ODI)
Ruthless bowling collapse of Ireland
Highest Team Total (IND)
212/8 (50 overs)
India Women
2006, Dublin
Strong batting platform on Irish soil
Best Individual Score
Consistent anchors (e.g., Mithali Raj)
Mithali Raj
2000s series
Future legend building calm, match-winning knocks
Best Bowling Figures
Jhulan Goswami / others (multi-wicket hauls)
Jhulan Goswami / team
2006-2010s
Pace queen dismantling top order repeatedly
Series Dominance
2-0 whitewash
India Women
2006 Ireland tour
Growing margins signaled widening gap
Tactical Edge
Spin/pace variety strangling IRE
Deepti Sharma precursors
Mid-2010s qualifiers
India’s depth exposed Ireland’s inexperience
The Near-Miss That Had Everyone Talking: T20 World Cup 2023 – Rain, Drama, and Gaby’s Fight
February 20, 2023, Gqeberha. India batted first and posted 155/6, led by Smriti Mandhana’s explosive 87. Rain forced DLS revision: Ireland needed 60 in 8.2 overs. Gaby Lewis unleashed an unbeaten 32 off 15 balls, smashing boundaries with fearless aggression. Ireland reached 54/2 when rain ended play falling 5 runs short (DLS). A heart-stopping thriller; India’s composure held, but Ireland’s fightback earned global respect. Mandhana’s masterclass vs Lewis’s defiance made it unforgettable.
Category
Record/Details
Player/Match
Venue/Date
Interesting Note
Highest Individual Score
87
Smriti Mandhana
Gqeberha, Feb 20, 2023
Timing & placement masterclass; set platform
Best Chase Attempt
54/2 in 8.2 overs (target 60 DLS)
Gaby Lewis 32*
Gqeberha, Feb 20, 2023
Near-miss in rain-shortened thriller
Closest Margin
5 runs (DLS)
India Women won
Gqeberha, Feb 20, 2023
Only time Ireland came within single digits
Most Impactful Knock
32* off 15 balls
Gaby Lewis
Gqeberha, Feb 20, 2023
Aggressive cameo nearly stole victory
Player of the Match
Smriti Mandhana
87 runs
Gqeberha, Feb 20, 2023
Rewarded for anchoring under lights
Tactical Drama
Rain interruption & DLS tension
Both teams
Gqeberha, Feb 20, 2023
Pressure cooker moment; fans on edge
Notable Partnership
Early stand in shortened chase
Lewis & others
Gqeberha, Feb 20, 2023
Showed Ireland’s fighting spirit vs giants
The Rajkot Rampage: 2025 ODI Series – Records Shattered, Margins That Defy Belief
January 2025, Rajkot. India demolished Ireland 3-0 in the ICC Women’s Championship. 1st ODI: chased 239 in 34.3 overs. 2nd: posted 370/5, won by 116 runs. 3rd: unleashed 435/5 their highest ODI total ever then bowled Ireland out for 131 to win by 304 runs (one of women’s cricket’s biggest margins). Pratika Rawal (154) and Smriti Mandhana (135) forged a 233-run opening stand of destruction. Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a maiden ton. Pure batting carnage and record-breaking dominance.
Category
Record/Details
Player/Match
Date/Venue
Interesting Note
Highest Team Total
435/5 (50 overs)
India Women
Jan 15, Rajkot (3rd ODI)
India’s all-time highest; 4th highest in women’s ODIs
Best Individual Score
154
Pratika Rawal
Jan 15, Rajkot (3rd ODI)
Maiden international century; explosive debut star
Highest Partnership
233 (1st wicket)
Rawal (154) & Mandhana (135)
Jan 15, Rajkot (3rd ODI)
Brutal opening stand; broke multiple records
Biggest Win Margin
304 runs
India Women
Jan 15, Rajkot (3rd ODI)
One of largest in women’s ODI history; massacre
Fastest/Most Impactful Ton
102 off 91 balls
Jemimah Rodrigues
Jan 12, Rajkot (2nd ODI)
Maiden ODI hundred; accelerated brilliantly
Series Batting Star
154 + consistent starts
Pratika Rawal
Entire series
Emerged as new power-hitter; series-defining
Notable Chase
241/4 in 34.3 overs
India Women
Jan 10, Rajkot (1st ODI)
Comfortable pursuit; set tone for rampage
Tactical Masterstroke
Aggressive power-hitting from ball 1
Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy
All matches
Exploited flat pitches; no mercy shown
The Bigger Picture: 13-0 and Counting – What This Rivalry Really Means
India dominates Ireland 13-0 across ODIs (8-0) and T20Is (5-0), with no ties or upsets. This one-sided saga showcases India’s evolution into batting beasts and tactical masters while giving Ireland priceless exposure against elite attacks. Milestones abound: record totals, massive margins, emerging stars like Pratika Rawal. Ireland’s grit in cameos and near-misses fuels hope. It’s teacher-pupil cricket India builds confidence and records, Ireland hones skills for bigger battles. Aggression meets resilience in a rivalry of growth, not equality.
Category
Record/Details
Player/Match/Details
Year/Period
Interesting Note
Head-to-Head Record
India 13-0 (ODI 8-0, T20I 5-0)
India Women
1993–2025
Perfect dominance; no losses in 32+ years
Highest Team Total
435/5 (ODI)
India Women
2025 Rajkot
All-time India high; batting explosion era
Biggest Win Margin
304 runs (ODI)
India Women
2025 Rajkot (3rd ODI)
Among largest in women’s ODI history
Best Individual Score
154
Pratika Rawal
2025 vs IRE
Maiden ton; new power era symbol
Most Consistent Run-Machine
Multiple centuries & 1000+ runs
Smriti Mandhana
Across rivalry
Anchors every big chase; consistency queen
Best All-Rounder Impact
Wickets + runs in key wins
Deepti Sharma
2010s–2025
Spin trapper & finisher; crushes middle order
Closest Contest
5 runs (DLS, T20I)
India win
2023 T20 WC
Only single-digit thriller; Gaby’s fightback
Tactical Legacy
Spin/pace depth + aggressive batting
Harmanpreet Kaur leadership
2010s–present
Exploits conditions; turns mismatches into lessons
Conclusion
In the end, this 13-0 rivalry remains more than scores it’s India’s relentless rise and Ireland’s quiet resilience. Record totals, massive margins, and emerging stars define the journey, while every match sharpens both sides. One teaches supremacy; the other learns survival. Together, they fuel women’s cricket’s unstoppable evolution.
