India vs Ireland women’s ODI: Newcomers’ day out as Pratika Rawal, Tejal Hasabnis shine in comfortable win | Cricket News
With the ball, rookie legspinner Priya Mishra got the prized wicket in Ireland’s side, Orla Prendergast and followed that up with another one of Laura Delany next ball to peg the visitors back. With the bat, it was a 116-run partnership between Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis that carried India’s run-chase. Between the three of them, just 60 days separated their ODI caps, received late last year and the newcomers had a day to remember as India beat Ireland by 6 wickets in the first ODI on Friday in Rajkot. On a flat batting deck, India did well to break into the middle order but Ireland captain Gaby Lewis played a classy knock of 92 and stitched together a 117-run stand with Leah Paul. But India, not at their best on the field once more worryingly, did well enough to restrict the opposition to 238/7. Rawal then anchored the chase smashing 10 fours and one six for a career-best 89 (96 balls). She was ably supported by Hasabnis, who remained unbeaten on 53 off 46 …



