Meet Pratika Rawal, Indian Cricket Sensation Smashes 52-Year-Old Record

Pratika Rawal is on her way to becoming one of the greatest Indian sportspeople to watch out for. In the recent India vs Australia Women's ODI in Mullanpur, she and Smriti Mandhana partnered up to create history, setting the world record for the highest run rate by any batting pair in women's ODI cricket since its inception in 1973, according to Times Now.The pair has scored 1200 runs in just 15 innings so far at a run rate of 6.06.

Pratika and Smriti opened the innings for India in the first ODI, adding 114 runs for the first wicket in 21.3 overs. The duo has scored 958 partnership runs in 2025, making history the most runs for any wicket by any pair in a calendar year. They broke Belinda Clark and Lisa Keightley’s record of 905 runs scored in 2000. 

Who is Pratika Rawal?

Born on September 1, 2000, in Delhi, Pratika Rawal is a rising star in the Indian Cricket Team. Her father, Pradeep Rawal, is a BCCI Level-II umpire. At a very young age, she has established herself as an ace cricketer. Pratika grew up balancing her education and sport with equal commitment. She attended Modern School, Barakhamba Road, and she earned a strong score in her CBSE Class 12 exams.

Later, Pratika pursued a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi. Alongside her academic journey, she was active in basketball at the school levels, even securing a gold medal at the 64th School National Games in 2019 while playing for Bal Bharati School, Rajender Nagar.

An Ace Cricketer

Pratika’s cricketing path began in Delhi’s domestic circuit. In 2021, she turned heads with an unbeaten 165 off 155 balls against Assam in a List-A match held in Dehradun. Her performances in the domestic seasons were consistent: solid batting averages, frequent half-centuries, and leadership roles. She captained Delhi’s Under-23 T20 side in 2024, guiding them into the tournament’s final.

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Her big opportunity came in December 2024, when she made her debut in an ODI for India against the West Indies. She made a solid start with the bat, scoring 40 runs, and even claimed her first ODI wicket, dismissing West Indies captain Hayley Matthews. In January 2025, she delivered a spectacular innings: 154 runs off 124 balls against Ireland, marking her first international century.

These early international outings have already produced several records, including being among the fastest Indian women to reach certain ODI run milestones. What sets her apart is her leadership traits shown through her domestic captaincy, along with her consistent contributions, not just in scoring but in staying steady under pressure.