India Women’s Cricket Team Prepares for ODI Series Against Ireland
India Women Team vs Ireland Women Team: The Indian women’s team is set to face off against the Ireland women’s team in a three-match ODI series in early 2025. The teams have been announced, with Smriti Mandhana taking over as captain in place of Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been rested. Deepti Sharma has been named vice-captain. Notably, the Indian women’s team has a perfect record against the Ireland women’s team in ODIs, having never lost a match.
First Match to be Held in Rajkot
The first match between the two teams will take place on January 10 at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot. This will be the first time a women’s cricket team has played a match at this stadium, which has hosted the Indian men’s cricket team in all three formats. Fans in Rajkot are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to watch a women’s team in action.
Shefali Verma Not Included in the Squad
The Indian team for the ODI series features a mix of young and experienced players. Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested, and young batsman Shefali Verma has not been included in the squad. Other players who have been selected include Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodriguez, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh. Pratika Rawal, who made her debut against the West Indies, may also be seen opening with Mandhana.
Squads for the ODI Series
Indian Women’s Cricket Team: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Deepti Sharma (vice-captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodriguez, Uma Chhetri, Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hassabnis, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, Raghavi Bisht, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, and Sayali Satghare.
Ireland Women’s Team: Gabby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delaney, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Amy Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sergeant, and Rebecca Stokell.