On Sunday (January 12, 2025), during the second ODI of the Ireland Women’s tour of India 2025, held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, the Women in Blue delivered a commanding performance.
India registered an emphatic victory by 116 runs, thereby clinching an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with one match remaining. In this game, the Indian team achieved a monumental milestone by posting a total of 370/5.
Here are the top 5 highest totals for India in Women’s ODIs:
5) 325 vs South Africa – Bengaluru, 2024
Rounding out the list is India’s total of 325/3 against South Africa in Bengaluru, achieved in June 2024. The innings featured brilliant centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. Despite a spirited fightback from South Africa, India held their nerve to clinch a thrilling four-run victory.
4) 333 vs England – Canterbury, 2022
In September 2022, India amassed 333/5 against England in Canterbury. Kaur delivered a masterclass, smashing an unbeaten 143 runs to guide India to an 88-run win. Her explosive knock, combined with disciplined bowling, ensured a comfortable victory in this memorable encounter.
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3) 358 vs West Indies – Vadodara, 2024
India matched their 358-run milestone in December 2024 against the West Indies during the second ODI of the series. Harleen Deol played a starring role with a commanding century, scoring 115 runs. The team’s aggressive batting effort helped secure a comprehensive 115-run victory, further solidifying their dominance in home conditions.
2) 358 vs Ireland – Potchefstroom, 2017
India’s second-highest total was scored against Ireland in the 2017 Women’s Quadrangular Series in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Deepti Sharma stole the show with a breathtaking 188 runs, the highest individual score by an Indian woman in ODIs and the fourth-highest overall in women’s cricket. Punam Raut also contributed a valiant 109 before retiring hurt. India’s 358/2 powered them to a massive 249-run win, one of the largest margins in women’s ODI history.
1) 370 vs Ireland – Rajkot, 2025
India’s highest ODI total came in the second ODI against Ireland. Batting first, India piled on 370 runs for the loss of just five wickets. The innings was a showcase of clinical batting, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, who struck a brilliant century, and supported by other key contributions from the top and middle order. The hosts’ disciplined bowling then sealed the game, handing India a 116-run victory and a place in the record books.
