Deepti, Poonam put on World Record ODI opening stand

The Indian eves have been in scintillating form in the Quadrangular Series, registering 3 wins in as many matches. The way the current match is panning out it is only a matter of time before India advances to the final with an all win record. South Africa and Zimbabwe are the other two teams in the tournament. (Photo: ICC)

Deepti Sharma scored 188 runs off just 167 balls, laced with as many as 27 fours and 2 sixes. (Photo: ICC)

The left handed opener’s effort is the second highest individual score in women’s cricket, behind Belinda Clarke’s 229*. (Photo: Twitter)

Deepti’s partner Poonam Raut scored 109 off 116 balls before getting retired out. (Photo: ICC)

Poonam and Deepti put on a 320-run opening stand – the highest ever in the history of women’s cricket for any wicket. (Photo: ICC)

In fact, this mind blowing opening stand also overpowered Tharanga and Jayasuriya’s 286-run world record ODI partnership for the first wicket. (Photo: AP)

Indian women’s cricketers Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut created a world record against Ireland in a Women’s Quadrangular Series match in South Africa. (Photo: ICC)

Opting to bat first, India slammed a mammoth 358 for 3 at the end of 50 overs. (Photo: ICC)