Opening Pair: Deepti Sharma & Punam Raut
Runs Scored: 320 runs (in 45.3 overs)
Partnership Type: First Wicket Stand
Result: India won by 249 runs
188 runs off 160 balls*
27 fours
Strike rate: 117.50
Second-highest individual score in Women’s ODIs at the time
109 runs off 116 balls
11 fours
Strike rate: 93.96
Provided stability while Deepti accelerated
Broke the previous record of 268 runs by England’s Sarah Taylor & Caroline Atkins (2008).
The first 300+ stand in Women’s ODI cricket history.
Remains the highest-ever opening stand in Women’s ODIs to date.
India posted 358/3 in 50 overs, and Ireland was bowled out for 109.
Established India’s dominance in women’s cricket with a commanding performance.
Showcased India’s strong batting lineup and the rising potential of young talents.
Served as a confidence boost leading up to the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, where India finished as runners-up.
The Deepti-Punam partnership remains a landmark in women’s cricket history, setting a new benchmark for opening stands in ODIs.
