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India’s opener with an impressive display of skill and composure Pratika Rawal She hit her maiden ODI century in her sixth innings. 3rd ODI against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Her century was a testament to her skill, timing and strength as she led India to a commanding position with 15 fours and sixes and an unbeaten ton. Rawal’s brilliance set the tone for India’s innings, which showed her maturity and ability to handle pressure at crucial moments.
Prathika Rawal’s record breaking innings and hundred
Rawal’s century in the 3rd ODI against Ireland was a milestone in her burgeoning international career. Rawal’s knock cemented her name as a star in Indian cricket after her impressive performances in the earlier ODIs where she showed her potential. Her technique combined with her fearless approach has attracted the attention of fans and professionals alike. Notably, Rawal is the first batsman – male or female – to amass 401 runs after the first six ODIs. Her consistency and match-winning prowess make her a vital player in the Indian line-up, and her future is very bright.
Pratika Rawal is the first batsman (male or female) to amass 401* runs after the first six ODIs!
Tom Cooper, who plays for the Netherlands, has scored 392 runs.# INDVIRE— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 15, 2025
India take on Ireland in Rajkot ODI.
India Women dominated the 3rd ODI against Ireland in Rajkot, posting a mammoth 337/2 in 39 overs so far. Sensational century from Rawal’s leadership and brilliant knock Smriti Mandhana.Scoring 135 off just 80 balls, India set a formidable target. Ireland. Richa GhoshPromoted to number three, he contributed a well-made 59 before being dismissed. Irish bowlers, who lead Orla Prendergast And Ava Canningdid their best to control the flow of runs, but their efforts were eventually overshadowed by India’s batting style. With India firmly in control so far, Ireland’s 400-plus chase now looks like a huge task, highlighting the hosts’ dominance in the game.
Also read: IND-W vs IRE-W: Fans go wild as Smriti Mandhana hits fastest ODI hundred for India.
Here’s how fans responded:
Hundreds & Counting! 🤩
Maiden international CENTURY for Prathika Rawal! 💯
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/xOe6thhPiL#Team India | # INDVIRE | @IDFCFIRTBBank pic.twitter.com/NraAXk8osf
– BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 15, 2025
A well-deserved hundred for Pratika Rawal, she is very strong and structured. It is a headache for India. Are they going for the World Cup with Shafali’s fire or Rawal’s consistency?
— Aakash Sivasubramaniam (@aakashs26) January 15, 2025
1st ODI 💯 Prathika Rawal!
She is a very promising, highly talented young woman!
First of many international 💯 Partyka, Goodbye! 👏🏼# INDVIRE #INDWvIREW– Harsh Tegta (@iamharshtegta) January 15, 2025
What kind of maid is Pratika Rawal. Further in the future, May will also perform Sena Teams.
– Introduction (@Ajeetha2002) January 15, 2025
Maid International Hundred for Pratika Rawal 🔥
– Future of Indian batting…!!!! pic.twitter.com/pH9TeeH3cM
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2025
Both Indian openers scored centuries in women’s ODIs:
Mithali Raj and Reshma Gandhi v IRE☘️, 1999
Punam Raut and Deepti Sharma v IRE☘️, 2017
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal v IRE☘️, Today# INDVIRE— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025
Maiden ODI hundred for Prathika Rawal 👏💯#Women #Cricket # INDVIRE #Pratikarawal #Cricket Twitter #Women’s Cricket pic.twitter.com/eZ2UBpFpG9
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 15, 2025
Super Ton Rawal Ma’am!
She played well. May you continue to achieve great results.
– Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 15, 2025
Well played. https://t.co/7yatXANzn0
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 15, 2025
Till Prathika Rawal today, India openers have scored 8 centuries in women’s ODIs in the last 7 years. All these were in Smriti Mandhana!# INDVIRE
— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025
Also read: Top 5 highest totals for India in women’s ODIs
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