Indian opener Pratika Rawal Proved once again why she is considered the next big thing in women’s cricket. His brilliant century against new zealand In women’s world cup 2025 Gave India a spectacular victory and secured their place in the semi-finals. The match played in Navi Mumbai on Thursday saw a brilliant performance from Raval, who displayed composure, timing and confidence throughout his innings.
A memorable knock from Pratika Rawal
Raval’s innings was a great mix of patience and aggression. started the innings with Smriti MandhanaThey made a record partnership of 212 runs, laying the foundation of India’s huge score. While Mandhana stunned everyone with her trademark flair, Raval carried the innings with a blend of elegance and consistency. His innings of 122 runs off 134 balls with 13 fours and two sixes displayed his ability to change gears effortlessly.
Later they made another 76-run partnership jemima rodriguesEnsuring that India never lost momentum even after Mandhana’s dismissal. It was a mature innings that underlined his development as a reliable top-order batsman. For Raval, it was a moment of personal triumph – his first World Cup century and second international century overall.
Rawal told the mantra of his success
Speaking after the match, the 23-year-old credited his performance to confidence, a relaxed dressing room environment and the unwavering support of his parents and teammates.
“We were discussing about believing in ourselves – that we can win any match because we have such amazing players. I have worked very hard for this. From the outside it may look simple, but there is a lot of preparation and mental focus behind every innings. I am really happy with the way I am progressing.” Raval said in the post-match presentation, as quoted India Today,
Raval highlighted how the atmosphere in the Indian team under their current leadership has played a vital role in boosting confidence among the players.
“The dressing room is full of positivity. The kind of confidence and encouragement I get from my teammates and coaches allows me to play my natural game.” He added.
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Raval reached a milestone during his unprecedented innings
During her innings, Raval also reached an important personal milestone – becoming the joint-fastest batsman to complete 1,000 ODI runs in women’s cricket, achieving the feat in just 23 innings. However, he was quick to downplay the record and emphasized that individual achievements are secondary to team victory.
“I came to know about this milestone only after the match. Records are good, but what matters most is contributing to the team’s success. Winning matches for India really motivates me.” Rawal said further.
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