Despite getting a chance in the team relatively late, opener Pratika Rawal has caught the eye with her tight technique, making a record-equalling start to her ODI career, reaching 1000 runs in her 23rd innings during her century against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

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Pratika Rawal silences critics with a gritty century, leading India to the semifinals in a crucial World Cup match.

Pratika Rawal is making waves as Delhi's latest batting sensation, silencing doubters with consistent performances. Her record-breaking partnership with Smriti Mandhana propelled India into the World Cup semifinals.

A psychology graduate, the 25-year-old has been a hallmark of consistency at the top of the order since her debut

India Speaking exclusively to India Today, Pradeep Rawal shared how his daughter Pratika’s World Cup century felt like a dream come true. He recalled their countless backyard sessions that laid the foundation for her big moment.

Opener Pratika Rawal, who top scored with 122 as the hosts beat New Zealand by 53 runs at the Dy Patil Stadium on Thursday to end India’s three-match losing streak, said she was always confident the team would bounce back.

Pratika Rawal becomes joint fastest to 1,000 runs in WODIs, equalling Lindsay Reeler. Read more on CricTracker.

Watch the best shots from Pratika Rawal's "marvellous" innings against New Zealand as the batter reaches an impressive 122 runs off 134 balls in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

Pratika Rawal produced arguably her most composed and fluent batting performance, amassing a 134-ball 122 and setting up a 212-run stand for the opening wicket with Smriti Mandhana on Thursday.

Pradeep Rawal, the father of India's Women's World Cup star Pratika, has revealed an incredible story of how her talent was evident from an early age.