Ira Jadhav, a rising cricket star from Mumbai, delivered an extraordinary performance in the Women’s U19 One Day Trophy, scoring an unbeaten 346 off just 157 balls against Meghalaya. Her incredible knock powered Mumbai to a staggering total of 563/3 — the highest team score in the tournament’s history. The match, held at Alur Cricket Stadium in Bangalore, showcased Jadhav’s unmatched batting prowess and etched her name into cricketing history.
Unstoppable Batting Masterclass
Jadhav’s monumental innings featured 42 fours and 16 sixes, with a remarkable strike rate of 220.38. Her explosive performance left the Meghalaya team reeling, as they were bowled out for just 19 runs, resulting in a colossal 544-run victory for Mumbai — one of the largest winning margins in the tournament’s history. Six Meghalaya players were dismissed for ducks, highlighting Mumbai’s dominance in both batting and bowling.
Record-Breaking Partnerships
Jadhav was the cornerstone of two massive partnerships that decimated Meghalaya’s bowling attack:
- Second-Wicket Partnership: Jadhav joined forces with captain Hurley Gala for a 274-run stand. Gala contributed a scintillating 116 off 79 balls, while Jadhav added 149 runs from 71 balls during this phase.
- Fourth-Wicket Partnership: Jadhav partnered with Diksha Pawar to pile on another 186 runs. Jadhav dominated the partnership, scoring 137 off just 50 balls, further crushing Meghalaya’s hopes.
Despite efforts by Meghalaya’s bowlers, including Jayshree (2/100) and skipper Awesa (1/125), Mumbai’s relentless assault left no room for recovery.
Shattering Records and Setting Benchmarks
With her unbeaten 346, Jadhav broke the previous highest individual score in the Women’s U19 One Day Trophy, surpassing Smriti Mandhana’s 224 not out in 2013. Her innings also highlighted the legacy of her alma mater, Shardashram Vidyamandir International School, which has produced cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, and Ajit Agarkar.
Jadhav has already proven her mettle in the tournament’s opening match, scoring 88 off 102 balls against Uttarakhand. With 434 runs in just two matches, she has firmly established herself as one of the most promising talents in Indian cricket.
Despite being one of the youngest players in the WPL 2025 auction, Jadhav went unsold but was later named among the standbys for India’s Under-19 T20 World Cup squad for the Malaysia tour.
Future Prospects
Ira Jadhav’s record-breaking feat not only reflects her individual brilliance but also underlines the depth of talent emerging from Mumbai’s cricketing ecosystem. As she continues to break barriers and set new benchmarks, Jadhav is undoubtedly a player to watch in the future of women’s cricket.
Ira Jadhav, 14, creates history as the first Indian female to register a triple century! 👏
🔹This is the first-ever triple century in BCCI limited-overs tournaments (men/women)
🔹 Mumbai’s 563/3 is the highest total in Indian women’s domestic cricket!#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/vCN8MTppvU
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