In a remarkable display of skill and composure, Indian opener Pratika Rawal hammered her maiden ODI century in just her sixth innings during the 3rd ODI against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Her century was a testament to her talent, timing, and resilience as she steered India to a commanding position with a her unbeaten ton, punctuated by 15 boundaries and a six. Rawal’s brilliance has set the tone for the Indian innings, demonstrating her maturity and ability to handle pressure in crucial moments.
Pratika Rawal’s record-breaking innings and hundred
Rawal’s century in the 3rd ODI against Ireland marks a significant milestone in her budding international career. Coming off her impressive performances in previous ODIs, where she had already showcased her potential, Rawal’s knock has solidified her reputation as a rising star in Indian cricket. Her technique, combined with her fearless approach, has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. Notably, Rawal is the first batter -male or female – to aggregate 401 runs after the first six ODI games. Her consistency and match-winning ability make her a crucial player in India’s lineup, and her future looks exceedingly bright.
Pratika Rawal is the first batter (male or female) to aggregate 401* runs after the first six ODI games!
Tom Cooper, playing for the Netherlands, had 392 runs!#INDvIRE— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 15, 2025
India dominate Ireland in Rajkot ODI
India Women displayed dominance over Ireland in the 3rd ODI at Rajkot, posting a mammoth total of 337/2 in their 39 overs so far. Led by a sensational century from Rawal and a blistering knock from Smriti Mandhana, who scored 135 off just 80 balls, India has set a daunting target for Ireland. Richa Ghosh, who was promoted to number three, contributed a well-made 59 before being dismissed. The Ireland bowlers, led by Orla Prendergast and Ava Canning, did their best to control the run flow, but their efforts were ultimately overshadowed by India’s aggressive batting approach. With India firmly in control so far, Ireland’s chase of 400-plus now seems a monumental task, further highlighting the hosts’ dominance in the game.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
HUNDRED & Counting! 🤩
Maiden international CENTURY for Pratika Rawal! 💯
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/xOe6thhPiL#TeamIndia | #INDvIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/NraAXk8osf
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 15, 2025
Well-deserved hundred for Pratika Rawal, she’s so solid and composed. It’s a headache for India. Do they go with Shafali’s fire for the World Cup or Rawal’s consistency?
— Aakash Sivasubramaniam (@aakashs26) January 15, 2025
1st ODI 💯 of Pratika Rawal !
Very promising, highly talented youngster she is !
1st of many international 💯s Partika, go well ! 👏🏼#INDvIRE #INDWvIREW— Harsh Tegta (@iamharshtegta) January 15, 2025
What a maiden century from pratika Rawal. More to come May she performs agaisnt sena teams also.
— Introvert (@Ajeetha2002) January 15, 2025
MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL HUNDRED FOR PRATIKA RAWAL 🔥
– The future of Indian batting…!!!! pic.twitter.com/pH9TeeH3cM
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2025
Both Indian openers to score centuries in a women’s ODI :-
Mithali Raj & Reshma Gandhi v IRE☘️, 1999
Punam Raut & Deepti Sharma v IRE☘️, 2017
Smriti Mandhana & Pratika Rawal v IRE☘️, today#INDvIRE— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025
Maiden ODI hundred for Pratika Rawal 👏💯#women #cricket #INDvIRE #pratikarawal #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/eZ2UBpFpG9
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 15, 2025
Super ton Rawal madam!
She’s played at a good rate. May she continue to score big.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 15, 2025
Well played 👏 https://t.co/7yatXANzn0
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 15, 2025
Until Pratika Rawal today, 8 centuries have been scored by Indian openers in women’s ODIs in the last 7 years. ALL of those have been by Smriti Mandhana !#INDvIRE
— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025
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