Cricket World Player of the Week - Jemimah Rodrigues, India Women

Jemimah Rodrigues was instrumental as India Women won by 116 runs in the 2nd ODI vs Ireland Women to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

Half-centuries at more than a run-a-ball to Smriti Mandhana, Pritika Rawal and Harleen Deol set the tone, however Jemimah Rodrigues’ maiden ODI century off 90 balls out-shone her compatriots.

Ireland’s bowlers toiled in the warm conditions, claiming three late consolation wickets, but India was well on top at the innings break finising on 370-5 from their 50 overs.

Leah Paul (27*) and Arlene Kelly (19) added late runs, and for the second match in a row the Irish side passed its highest score against India. During her innings, Paul became only the 7th Irishwoman to pass 1,000 runs in ODI cricket.

The two sides return for the third ODI on Wednesday, 15th January, at the same venue.

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