Pratika Rawal: Rising Star of Indian Women's Cricket

Born on September 1, 2000, Pratika Rawal grew up with a passion for sports, eventually choosing cricket over her initial interest in psychology.

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Pratika has been a prolific run-scorer for Delhi in domestic cricket. In 2021, she scored an impressive 161 runs off 155 balls

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Over the years, she has amassed over 1000 runs in the List-A format, with an average of 54.72 and a strike rate of 75.58

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On December 22, 2024, Pratika made her ODI debut against the West Indies women's team, becoming the 150th capped player for India women

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Rawal's journey from studying psychology to becoming a cricket star is quite unique and inspiring. Her dedication and hard work have brought her to the international stage

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In addition to her batting prowess, Rawal has also showcased her leadership skills by captaining Delhi in the 2024 Under-23 T20 Trophy, leading her team to the final

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Rawal represented the East Delhi Riders in the inaugural edition of the Women's Delhi Premier League, scoring 93 runs in just two fixtures

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With her impressive domestic record and international debut, Rawal continues to be a rising star in Indian women's cricket, showing great potential for future success.

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Pratika Rawal's journey serves as an inspiration for young cricketers, demonstrating that with passion, dedication, and hard work, it's possible to achieve great heights in the sport.

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Born on September 1, 2000, Pratika Rawal grew up with a passion for sports, eventually choosing cricket over her initial interest in psychology.

Born on September 1, 2000, Pratika Rawal grew up with a passion for sports, eventually choosing cricket over her initial interest in psychology.

Pratika has been a prolific run-scorer for Delhi in domestic cricket. In 2021, she scored an impressive 161 runs off 155 balls

Over the years, she has amassed over 1000 runs in the List-A format, with an average of 54.72 and a strike rate of 75.58

On December 22, 2024, Pratika made her ODI debut against the West Indies women's team, becoming the 150th capped player for India women

Rawal's journey from studying psychology to becoming a cricket star is quite unique and inspiring. Her dedication and hard work have brought her to the international stage

In addition to her batting prowess, Rawal has also showcased her leadership skills by captaining Delhi in the 2024 Under-23 T20 Trophy, leading her team to the final

Rawal represented the East Delhi Riders in the inaugural edition of the Women's Delhi Premier League, scoring 93 runs in just two fixtures

With her impressive domestic record and international debut, Rawal continues to be a rising star in Indian women's cricket, showing great potential for future success.

Pratika Rawal's journey serves as an inspiration for young cricketers, demonstrating that with passion, dedication, and hard work, it's possible to achieve great heights in the sport.

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