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The stage is set for an exciting showdown as India assume Ireland in the second Women’s ODI on January 12, 2025. Then achieving a convincing victory in the series openerthe Indian team is keen to continue their winning momentum and clinch the series.
Led by their in-form players, India produced an all-round performance in the first match, showing dominance with both bat and ball. The team will look to replicate this effort in the second ODI and seal the series with a game to spare.
For Ireland, the next game is a must-win encounter to stay alive in the series. The visitors will need to regroup quickly, address their shortcomings from the first game and put in a strong performance to level the series. With their backs against the wall, Ireland will be motivated to challenge the hosts and keep their hopes alive.
The pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot is known for its batsman-friendly nature, offering excellent support to the batsmen right from the start. Its hard surface provides constant bounce and rhythm, making the stroke play easier. Bowlers often face a tough challenge in the early stages as the ball hits the bat smoothly, making it difficult to contain the run. However, the spinners could prove crucial as the game progresses, especially during the middle overs when the pitch could start to wane. In night games, dew could become a big factor, which could benefit teams batting second.
Option 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Gaby Lewis (vc)
Option 2: Deepti Sharma (c), Orla Prendergast (vc)
Laura Delany, Jemimah Rodrigues, Arlene Kelly, Saima Thakor
India: 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: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Joanna Loughran (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Coulter Reilly
This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company