On January 12, in the second ODI against Ireland in Rajkot, India scored 370 runs, registering their highest ever ODI total. The Indian top order rained runs on the Ireland women as Jemimah Rodrigues scored her maiden ODI hundred. The stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana played a crucial role in giving India a strong start with her composed knock of 73 runs from 54 deliveries. She was ably supported by Pratika Rawal, who continued her stellar form by scoring a steady 67 off 61 balls. Together, the duo built a solid 70-run partnership that firmly established India's dominance in the match. Rawal’s impressive run with the bat, which included a remarkable 89 in the opening ODI, has been instrumental in driving India’s batting success. Jemimah, who came in at number four in place of Harmanpreet Kaur, has got the best of the opportunity, scoring a hundred. Harleen Deol redeemed herself with a composed 89, joining Jemimah Rodrigues in a stunning 183-run stand. Rodrigues, with her maiden ODI century, anchored the innings brilliantly, solidifying her status as a rising star. Read also: Watch: Virat and Anushka leaving for Alibaug in casual attires Milestone for Jemimah Rodrigues in Rajkot Jemimah Rodrigues reached two major career milestones in the 2nd ODI against Ireland at Rajkot, scoring her maiden ODI century and surpassing 1000 ODI runs. She became the 10th Indian woman to achieve the 1000-run mark, joining legends like Mithali Raj. Reaction says it all 🤩A stylish way to bring and celebrate your maiden ODI century 💙Updates ▶️ https://t.co/zjr6BQyBQI#TeamIndia | #INDvIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @JemiRodrigues pic.twitter.com/PFDP5x9tIq — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 12, 2025 The highlight came in the final over, where Rodrigues reached her century with a stylish cut shot off Arlene Kelly. She celebrated by mimicking a guitar with her bat, drawing applause from teammates, including captain Smriti Mandhana. Reflecting on her innings, Rodrigues admitted the century was long overdue. She recalled how her teammate Deol supported her from the other side. During the innings break, Jemimah said, “It’s been a long wait. I focused on batting till the 50th over. Harleen (Deol) kept me motivated when I took time to settle. I knew I could accelerate later."