India‘s women’s cricket team, after a commanding 3-0 ODI series victory over the West Indies, are set to face Ireland in a historic three-match series. This highly anticipated contest will mark Ireland’s first bilateral tour of India, adding a special chapter to the cricketing history between the two nations. The series opener is scheduled for January 10, 2025, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.
India’s unbeaten record against Ireland
India boasts a formidable 12-0 record in ODIs against Ireland, underscoring their dominance in head-to-head matchups. The last ODI series between these two sides occurred back in 2006, making this series a long-overdue encounter. Their most recent face-off took place in May 2017 during the Women’s Quadrangular Series in South Africa. For Ireland, this series represents an opportunity to break their losing streak and make history with their first win against India in this format. All three matches in this ODI series will be played at the same venue, offering both teams consistency in conditions.
Leadership and team composition
Leading the Indian side is Smriti Mandhana, known for her elegant stroke play and consistency at the top of the order. She will be supported by Deepti Sharma, a versatile all-rounder who takes on the role of vice-captain. Ireland, led by Gaby Lewis, enters the series with the determination to improve after a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of Bangladesh. This series provides both teams with an opportunity to test their skills and strategy on a new stage. This series forms an integral part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship, where each match carries crucial qualification points for the 2026 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. India will aim to solidify their standing, while Ireland views this as a chance to enhance their credentials on the global stage.
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Ireland Women’s tour of India 2025: Complete schedule and venue details
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (LOCAL) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, Fri | India Women vs Ireland Women – 1st ODI | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | 05:30 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Jan 12, Sun | India Women vs Ireland Women – 2nd ODI | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | 05:30 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Jan 15, Wed | India Women vs Ireland Women – 3rd ODI | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | 05:30 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
Squads:
India squad: Smriti Mandhana (c), Deepti Sharma (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare
Ireland squad: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell
Broadcast and live-streaming details
- India: Sports 18, Jio Cinema, Fancode
- UK and Ireland: TNT Sports
- Australia: Fox Cricket (505), Kayo Sports
- USA & Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
- New Zealand: Sky Sports 5
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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