India now have the enviable problem of plenty at the top of the order with Smriti Mandhana back and Poonam Raut, Deepti Sharma and Mona Meshram all in good form.
Deepti Sharma scored 188 against Ireland Women, which is the second highest individual score in Women’s cricket, behind Australia’s Belinda Clarke’s 229.
Openers Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut created history by becoming the first pair to share a 300-run stand in Women's ODIs.
With an all-round performance, India Women register a thumping 249-run victory against Ireland Women in match No. 8 of the Women’s Quadrangular Series 2017.
Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut made a record breaking partnership against Ireland Women. Here are some intriguing statistical facts about this match.
Openers Deepti Sharma (188) and Poonam Raut (109) launched a furious onslaught on Zimbabwe Women today at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom in the ongoing Women’s Quadrangular Tournament, taking them to 358 for 3 in 50 overs — their highest in 50-over cricket.
Notable misses from the squad are Thirush Kamini and medium pacer Soni Yadav, who played the ICC World Cup qualifier final against South Africa.
Unable to ignore her any longer after dominant performances, the selectors have recalled Punam Raut for the quadrangular series in South Africa to be held in May.
Poonam Raut remained unbeaten with a 55-ball 66 (8 fours, 1 six), Mithali Raj raced to her century, finishing on a round 100 not out with 16 fours and a six as Railways Women posted 167 without loss.
This triumph of India Women is only their fifth Test victory.