Partnership: Shared a 320-run opening stand with Punam Raut (109), setting a world record for the highest partnership in Women’s ODIs at the time.
Result: India won the match by 249 runs after posting 358/3 in 50 overs and bowling out Ireland for just 109.
Only behind Belinda Clark’s 229 (Australia vs Denmark, 1997)* at the time.
Later surpassed by Amelia Kerr’s 232 (New Zealand vs Ireland, 2018).*
Broke the previous record of Smriti Mandhana’s 135.
Still remains India’s second-highest individual ODI score, behind Harmanpreet Kaur’s 171 in the 2017 World Cup semifinal* against Australia.
Demonstrated her ability to build an innings with aggressive stroke play.
Displayed outstanding placement and timing.
Established Deepti Sharma as one of India’s most promising all-rounders.
Cemented India’s dominance in Women’s ODI cricket leading up to the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Highlighted India’s strong batting lineup with young talents like Deepti stepping up.
Deepti Sharma’s 188 remains one of the greatest individual knocks in women’s ODI cricket*, and her record-breaking performance helped elevate India’s reputation in international women’s cricket.
