On this day in 2017, Deepti Sharma, Punam Raut notched up highest stand in women's ODIs

On May 15 in 2017, India's Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut scripted history by notching up highest partnership in the history of the women's One-Day Internationals (ODIs).

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On May 15 in 2017, India's Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut scripted history by notching up highest partnership in the women's One-Day Internationals (ODIs).

Taking to its official Twitter handle, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a picture of the two batswomen and informed its followers of the feat.

The world's cricket governing body said that Deepti and Punam stitched a mammoth partnership of 320 runs for the opening wicket against Ireland to help India post a huge score of 358 for two.

"#OnThisDay in 2017, Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut put on a 320-run opening stand against Ireland – the highest partnership in women's ODI history.Their twin Hundred  helped India post an intimidating 358/2 in Potchefstroom," the ICC tweeted.

#OnThisDay in 2017, Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut put on a 320-run opening stand against Ireland – the highest partnership in women's ODI history 

Their twin s helped India post an intimidating 358/2 in Potchefstroom pic.twitter.com/nLY7pkvKv0 — ICC (@ICC) May 15, 2020

The Indian women's cricket team won the toss and opted to bat first during that tri-series clash at Potchefstroom in South Africa.

Openers Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut first brought up blistering knocks of 188 and 109 runs, respectively before stitching a mammoth patnership of 320 runs for the first wicket --the highest stand in the 50-over format of the women's cricket. 

The huge stand came to an end when Punam retired hurt. Deepti, on the other hand, was bowled out by Rachel Delaney.

While Deepti smashed 27 boundaries and two sixes in her 160-ball knock, while Punam hit 11 boundaries in her innings of 116 deliveries. The duo's stand helps India post 358 for two in their stipulated 50 overs.

In reply, Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Shikha Pandey claimed four and three wickets respectively to help India bundle out Ireland for 109 runs and clinch a huge 249-run win.

Deepti was declared Player of the Match during that clash for her impressive performance with the bat.