The highest partnership for India at home in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs) is 233 runs, achieved by Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal against Ireland on January 15, 2025, in Rajkot. This partnership surpassed previous records for Indian women in WODIs on home soil.
Highest Partnership for India in Home at Women’s ODIs
- Smriti Mandhana & Pratika Rawal (233 runs) – India’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic feat in their recent ODI match against Ireland, where openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal forged a remarkable partnership of 233 runs for the first wicket. This partnership was instrumental in propelling India to their highest-ever ODI total of 435 runs for 5 wickets.
- Harleen Deol & Jemimah Rodrigues (183 runs) – In the second ODI against Ireland on January 12, 2025, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol formed a remarkable partnership of 183 runs, which significantly contributed to India’s record total of 370 runs. This partnership spanned 28 overs, showcasing their ability to build innings effectively under pressure. Jemimah Rodrigues scored her maiden ODI century, finishing with 102 runs off 91 balls. Harleen Deol played a crucial role, contributing 89 runs off 84 balls.
- Anjum Chopra & Arundhati Kirkire (178 runs) – Anjum Chopra and Arundhati Kirkire achieved a remarkable partnership of 178 runs against the West Indies in Dhanbad in 2004.
- Thirush Kamini & Punam Raut (175 runs) – Thirush Kamini and Punam Raut achieved a remarkable partnership of 175 runs during the 2013 ICC Women’s World Cup match against the West Indies. Thirush Kamini scored her maiden century in this match, finishing with a total of 100 runs, while Punam Raut contributed 72 runs.
- Smriti Mandhana & Harmanpreet Kaur (171 runs) – Mandhana and Kaur’s partnership of 171 runs came off 136 balls, with both players scoring centuries during this innings. Mandhana scored 136 runs, while Kaur reached her century off just 87 balls, marking the fastest century for an Indian woman in ODIs.
The performance of both players has significantly impacted India’s batting order, making it difficult for other players to reclaim their spots. Their contributions have been pivotal in revitalizing India’s approach to the game, particularly at the top of the order.
