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On January 12, 2025, 14-year-old Mumbai cricketer Ira Jadhav shattered records with an unbeaten 346 off just 157 balls in the Women’s U19 One Day Trophy match against Meghalaya. The match took place at the Alur Cricket Ground in Bangalore, where Jadhav single-handedly dismantled the opposition’s bowling attack with a masterclass of stroke play.
A record-breaking knock from a 14-year-old Ira Jadhav
Her innings was a spectacular display of power hitting, precision, and endurance – she smacked 42 boundaries and cleared the boundary rope 16 times, leaving the bowlers helpless. This epic knock earned her the distinction of being the first Indian (male or female) to record a triple century in any Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)-organized limited-overs cricket tournament.
What makes Jadhav’s feat even more remarkable is her age. At just 14, she has emerged as a prodigy in Indian cricket, capable of withstanding the pressures of top-level competition and delivering a performance that will go down in history. Her ability to pace her innings intelligently, adjusting between defense and attack, showcased maturity beyond her years. With every boundary and six, she built momentum for Mumbai, eventually helping them post an imposing total of 563/3—the highest ever by any Indian domestic women’s team at any level.
Shattering Smriti Mandhana’s U19 record
Ira Jadhav’s innings did more than just create history – it demolished an existing record set by Indian women’s cricket icon Smriti Mandhana. In 2013, Mandhana had set the benchmark for the highest individual U19 score by an Indian, scoring 224 not out. Jadhav surpassed this by a significant margin, leaving no doubt about her immense talent and hunger for records. Her knock was not just a matter of running between the wickets – it was an exhibition of power, skill, and poise.
Globally, Jadhav’s score ranks second only to South Africa’s Lizelle Lee, who set the world record with an unbeaten 427 against Kei in 2010. However, Jadhav’s innings is unparalleled in the Indian domestic circuit, making her one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the country.
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Massive partnerships drive Mumbai’s total
Jadhav’s historic innings wasn’t achieved in isolation; it was built upon several crucial partnerships that added to Mumbai’s massive score. Her partnership with captain Hurley Gala was particularly noteworthy – together, they added a whopping 274 runs for the second wicket. Gala’s contribution to this partnership was a quick-fire 116 off 79 balls, providing the ideal support to Jadhav’s dominance at the crease.
Following Gala’s dismissal, Jadhav seamlessly transitioned into the next phase of her innings, pairing with Diksha Pawar for a 186-run stand. Jadhav’s contribution in this partnership was an equally impressive 137 off 50 balls, which saw her bring up her triple century with clinical precision. These partnerships demonstrated her ability to anchor innings and build momentum, ensuring Mumbai posted a mammoth total that Meghalaya found insurmountable.
WPL 2025 and U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
Ira Jadhav’s performance has not only made her the youngest player to score a triple century in Indian cricket but has also created a new milestone for women’s cricket in the country. Her innings underlined the growing talent pool in women’s cricket, where youngsters like Jadhav are emerging as stars with the potential to play at the highest level.
Interestingly, Jadhav’s name had also appeared in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction, where she registered at a base price of INR 10 lakh. However, she went unsold, indicating that franchises may not have fully recognized her potential at this stage. Despite that, her performance in the U19 One Day Trophy has certainly turned heads and cemented her place as one of India’s brightest future stars.
Jadhav’s incredible journey is just beginning. Her record-breaking innings will surely open doors for more opportunities in the future. She has already been named as one of the standbys for India’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 squad, which will be traveling to Malaysia. With such a remarkable start to her career, all eyes will now be on how she builds on this incredible performance.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
