Indian women's cricket team set a record with a 304-run win over Ireland, led by Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century and Pratika Rawal's 154. India posted their highest ODI total of 435/5. Spinners Tanuja Kanwar and Deepti Sharma dominated, bundling Ireland out for 131. Mandhana and Rawal's partnership of 233 runs propelled this impressive victory.
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