In a stunning display of batting prowess, 14-year-old Ira Jadhav wrote her name into the record books with an extraordinary unbeaten innings of 346 runs in an Under-19 Women’s ODI trophy match. The encounter, which took place at Bangalore’s Alur Cricket Stadium on Sunday, saw Mumbai facing off against Meghalaya in what would become a historic Youth List-A fixture.
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Jadhav’s masterclass featured a remarkable array of shots, including 42 boundaries and 16 sixes, as she maintained an impressive strike rate exceeding 200. Her explosive innings, scored off just 157 deliveries, powered Mumbai to an imposing total of 563 runs in their allocated 50 overs. This performance now stands as the highest individual score ever recorded in the Women’s U-19 One Day Trophy.
The teenage prodigy’s achievement is particularly noteworthy given her young age of fourteen, competing in an under-19 tournament. Adding an interesting dimension to her story, Jadhav had recently been part of the Women’s Premier League 2025 auction, where she went unsold despite a base price of Rs. 10 lakh.
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This exceptional innings not only showcases Jadhav’s immense talent but also highlights the evolving landscape of women’s cricket in India, where young players are increasingly making their mark with performances of the highest caliber. Her record-breaking knock serves as a testament to the bright future of women’s cricket and the emerging talent at the grassroots level.
