Ira Jadhav smashes triple century in Women's U-19 One Day Trophy

14-year-old Ira Jadhav created history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian women’s cricketer to score a triple century in a limited-overs match.

Playing for Mumbai in the Women’s U-19 One Day Trophy, Ira smashed an unbeaten 346 runs off 157 balls against Meghalaya at Alur Cricket Ground.

Her explosive innings included a staggering 42 fours and 16 sixes, as Mumbai posted a massive total of 563/3 in 50 overs.

Ira was instrumental in two key partnerships: she added 274 runs for the second wicket with captain Hurley Gala, who scored 116, and then formed a 186-run stand with Diksha Pawar, who contributed 39 runs.

Ira's remarkable achievement also makes her the first Indian (man or woman) to score a triple century in a BCCI-organised limited-overs tournament.

Late last year Ira had gone unsold in the Women's Premier League auction, but her record-breaking knock has firmly established her as one of India’s brightest cricketing talents.

In reply to Mumbai’s mammoth total, Meghalaya struggled to make an impact, scoring just 19 runs in 25.4 overs. Mumbai's bowlers, led by Jeeya Mandrawadkar and Yayati, dominated the opposition, with both taking three wickets each for just 4 and 3 runs. Ritika Yadav and Akshaya Shinde also played key roles, picking up two wickets each for minimal runs.

Ira’s record-breaking feat not only cements her place in history but also marks a new chapter in Indian women’s cricket, showcasing the rising talent in the sport.