Pratika Rawal is an emerging Indian cricketer born on September 1, 2000, who plays for the national team and represents Delhi and Railways in domestic cricket. She recently gained attention for scoring her maiden ODI century, making 154 runs against Ireland.
WODI Career Stats:
Batting Stats:
Matches: 6
Runs: 444
Highest Score: 154
Batting Average: 74.00
100s/50s: 1/3
Bowling Stats:
Wickets: 2
Best Bowling: 2/37
Bowling Average: 31.50
Pratika Rawal Career Highlights
ODI Debut: Pratika made her One Day International debut on December 22, 2024, against the West Indies, becoming the 150th ODI cricketer for India.
Maiden Century: She scored her first ODI century (154 runs) on January 15, 2025, during a match against Ireland, contributing to India’s record total of 435 runs.
Partnership Records: Pratika formed a significant 233-run opening partnership with captain Smriti Mandhana, which is the highest for the first wicket in Women’s ODIs.
Pratika Rawal Batting and Bowling Stats
Batting Style: Right-handed opening batter.
Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak.
Education and Background
Pratika has a background in psychology, having graduated from Jesus & Mary College in New Delhi. She excelled academically, scoring 92.5% in her CBSE 12th board exams.
She began her cricket journey at the age of 10 and trained under various coaches, including former cricketer Dipti Dhyani.
Pratika Rawal Early Life and Domestic Career
Pratika hails from Prem Nagar in Haryana and began her cricketing journey at the age of 10. She attended Modern School at Barakhamba Road and graduated in psychology from Jesus & Mary College in New Delhi.
Notably, she achieved 92.5% in her CBSE 12th board exams. Before focusing on cricket, she was also a basketball player, winning a gold medal at the 64th School National Games in Delhi in January 2019.
Her father, Pradeep Rawal, is a BCCI-certified Level-II umpire with the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). Pratika trained under coach Sharvan Kumar at Rohtak Road Gymkhana Cricket Academy and later under former cricketer Dipti Dhyani and Delhi women’s team coach Dishant Yagnik.
In domestic cricket, she has represented Delhi and Railways, showcasing consistent performances that led to her national selection.
International Debut and Performances
Pratika made her One Day International (ODI) debut for India against the West Indies on December 22, 2024, becoming the 150th woman to represent India in ODIs.
In her debut match, she scored 40 runs and formed a 110-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana. In the second ODI, she scored her maiden half-century (76 runs) and took two wickets, including the crucial dismissal of West Indies captain Hayley Matthews.
On January 15, 2025, in the third ODI against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Pratika scored her maiden international century, amassing 154 runs off 129 balls. This performance earned her both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
Playing Style and Impact
As an opening batter, Pratika is known for her ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed. Her right-arm off-break bowling adds depth to her all-round capabilities, making her a valuable asset to the Indian women’s cricket team.