The Indian women's cricket team introduced a new player to the senior squad as Pratika Rawal made her debut against the West Indies women on December 22, 2024, during the first ODI in Vadodara. The young opener caught everyone's attention with her performance, sparking curiosity among fans about her background. Who is this promising opener making an impact on her debut? Let’s dive deeper into her story.
Who Is Pratika Rawal?
After securing a 2-1 victory in the T20I series against West Indies Women, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian team is now gearing up for the upcoming ODI series. The squad sees some fresh faces, including young opener Pratika Rawal, who has made her mark in women's cricket. Rawal is now the 150th player to represent India in women's ODIs.
Pratika first gained recognition during the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy in 2021, where she impressed with 247 runs from seven games, averaging 49.40 and a strike rate of 78.41, according toESPN Cricket Info. She also showcased her batting prowess with an unbeaten 161 off 155 balls for Delhi against Assam in Dehradun, hitting 19 fours and five sixes.
Earlier this year, Rawal captained Delhi to the Under-23 T20 Trophy final, where they narrowly lost to Madhya Pradesh by three runs. She finished as the second-highest run-scorer for her team, amassing 182 runs from nine matches at an average of 26 and a strike rate of 85.94.
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In the latest edition of the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy, Rawal stood out as the second-highest run-scorer, amassing 411 runs from eight matches at an impressive average of 68.50 and a strike rate of 91.94, including two centuries and a top score of 141. Additionally, Rawal played for the East Delhi Riders in the Women’s Delhi Premier League.
Throughout her List-A career, Pratika Rawal has scored 1368 runs at an impressive average of 54.72, with a steadily improving strike rate of 75.58. Her fourteen-year journey in cricket has been marked by consistent growth and progress, as per One Cricket.
𝙀𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚! ☺️
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 22, 2024
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Pratika Rawal Education
From studying psychology to representing Delhi in cricket, 24-year-old Pratika Rawal's journey has been anything but conventional. Born on September 1, 2000, in the national capital, Pratika discovered her love for cricket at the age of 10. While she initially had an interest in pursuing psychology, her passion for cricket gradually took over, leading her to shift her focus entirely to the sport.
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Pratika's hard work finally paid off when she got the opportunity to wear the India jersey and represent the nation. Surrounded by superstars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Renuka Singh, and many others, the young opener is set to absorb invaluable lessons that will play a crucial role in shaping her promising career in the years ahead.
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Credits: BCCI Women
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