Unbelievable! Ira Jadhav Becomes First Indian To Hit Triple Century In BCCI Tournament

In a moment that has captured the attention of the cricketing world, 14-year-old Ira Jadhav from Mumbai has created a new history in women’s cricket by scoring an incredible triple century in the Women’s Under-19 ODI Trophy. The match, played between Mumbai and Meghalaya, witnessed a new milestone as Ira Jadhav made her mark as the first Indian woman cricketer to score a triple century in Under-19 ODI cricket.

Ira Jadhav’s Historic Triple Century

In the match held at Alur Stadium in Bangalore, Ira Jadhav displayed unmatched brilliance with the bat. Facing 157 balls, she scored an unbeaten 346 runs, which included a staggering 42 fours and 16 sixes. Her strike rate of 220 was a testament to her attacking style and incredible batting prowess. This magnificent performance not only led Mumbai to a commanding position in the match but also etched Ira’s name in history as the first Indian woman cricketer to score a triple century in an Under-19 ODI.

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Ira Jadhav of Mumbai has smashed the highest individual score in Women's Under 19 One Day Trophy history 🔥

She scored 346* (157) against Meghalaya in Bangalore, powering Mumbai to a massive 563/3 👌👌@IDFCFIRSTBank

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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 12, 2025

By scoring a triple century, she broke the record previously held by Smriti Mandhana, who had scored 224 not out in 2013. Other notable cricketers like Raghavi Bisht (129 not out), Jemimah Rodrigues (202 not out), and Sanika Chalke (200) also saw their records broken by the young cricketer’s amazing performance.

The Partnership Between Ira Jadhav and Captain Harley Gala

While Ira Jadhav’s performance stood out, she was not alone in guiding Mumbai to an extraordinary total. Captain Harley Gala played a crucial role in the match as well, scoring 116 runs, including 14 fours and one six. Together, the two created a formidable partnership, contributing significantly to Mumbai’s total score of 563/3 in 50 overs – the highest score by an Indian women’s domestic team at any level.

Ira Jadhav’s Journey and Recognition

Despite her outstanding performance in the Women’s Under-19 ODI Trophy, Ira Jadhav’s journey has not been without challenges. In the recent Women’s Premier League auction, Ira entered with a base price of Rs 10 lakh. However, much to the surprise of many, no franchise showed interest in acquiring her. This incident raised questions about the visibility and recognition of young female cricketers, despite their undeniable talent.

Ira Jadhav: A Record-Breaking Milestone

First Indian woman to score a triple century in Under-19 ODI cricket

First Indian woman batsman to score a triple century in a BCCI-organized limited-overs tournament

Mumbai’s total of 563/3 is the highest score by an Indian women’s domestic team at any level

Ira holds the record for the highest score in any tournament (Men/Women) organized by the BCCI

These accomplishments are a reflection of her potential and the bright future ahead for this young cricketer. With such a remarkable start to her career, Ira Jadhav has already established herself as one of the most promising talents in Indian cricket.