IndiaThe best recent performance Women's One Day International (WODI) has set a new benchmark in the sport. On January 15, 2025, the Indian women's cricket team scored a record 435 runs to lose by five wickets against Ireland in Rajkot. This tally not only marked India's highest total in women's ODIs but also surpassed the previous record set by their men's team, which was 418 runs against the hosts. West Indies in 2011. The innings was known for explosive batting, showing the team's authority and skill on the field.
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The Indian innings was led by Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhanawho all got hundreds of years. Rawal's impressive 154 off 129 balls and Mandhana's blast of 135 off just 80 balls formed an opening partnership of 233 runs. This partnership is now recorded as the third highest for any wicket in women's ODIs. Their aggressive batting ended the Irish bowling attack, and India scored an astonishing 57 runs, including nine, which is a team record in a single innings.
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In addition to the contributions of Mandhana and RawalRicha Ghosh he also added a 59-run innings from over half an hour at the crease, adding to India's tally and showing the depth of their batting line-up. Irish potters struggled to keep up with the onslaught, and Orla Prendergast being the best performer for his side, taking two wickets for 71 runs.
Another top five 400-plus in Women's ODIs
- New Zealand Women – 491/4 vs. Ireland (June 8, 2018)
new Zealand hold the record for the highest score in women's ODIs with 491/4 against Ireland. The match, played in Dublin, saw the New Zealand bowlers dominate the Irish bowlers, showing their ability to score at an incredible rate of 9.82 runs per over. Mainnings put in a number of outstanding displays, highlighting New Zealand's strength in women's cricket.
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- New Zealand Women – 455/5 vs. Pakistan (January 29, 1997)
Another incredible performance by New Zealand was met Pakistan when he scored 455/5 in Christchurch. This statistic shows New Zealand's consistent ability to score more goals, as they have maintained an average of 9.10 per game. This game is remembered for his aggressive hitting that confused the opposition.
- New Zealand Women – 440/3 vs. Ireland (June 13, 2018)
A few days after their match against Ireland, New Zealand once again showed their mettle by scoring 440/3 in another ODI against the same team. With a run rate of 8.80, the match further cemented New Zealand's record as champions in women's cricket.
- India Women – 435/5 vs. Ireland (January 15, 2025)
India's recent win of 435/5 puts them at the fourth position in this top list. The innings was marked by quick scoring and brilliant batting, especially from Rawal and Mandhana, who played a crucial role in creating a massive victory that resulted in victory by 304 runs – India's highest margin in ODIs.
- New Zealand Women – 418 vs. Ireland (June 10, 2018)
Completing the series is another very successful match as New Zealand posted 418 runs against Ireland. This highlights Ireland's struggles against the top teams and highlights New Zealand's dominance during this period.
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