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Who Is Pratika Rawal? The 24-Year-Old Opener Making Her Debut For India Vs West Indies

Poulomi Chakraborty

Pratika Rawal Makes Her Debut Against West Indies Women (Source: @BCCIWomen/x.com)Pratika Rawal Makes Her Debut Against West Indies Women (Source: @BCCIWomen/x.com)

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The Indian fans are all in for an exciting ride the Indian Women’s team takes on the West Indies Women in a three-match ODI series. With the first match underway in Vadodara, Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India is all set to challenge Hayley Matthews and Co.

Young opener Pratika Rawal grabbed the spotlight while making her debut, leaving the fans eager to know more about her. Who is the young opener making waves on his debut? Let’s explore more about the player.

Who Is Pratika Rawal?

After clinching the T20I series by a 2-1 margin against West Indies Women, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side is all set for the new challenges of the ODI series. Ahead of the series, the team management some interesting changes, including the inclusion of some fresh faces. Young opener Pratika Rawal is also one of them.

With team management introducing new faces, Pratika Rawal steps in for injured Priya Punia. Rawal’s impressive performance in the Senior Women’s T20 paved the way for the maiden international call-up.

Shakes The Domestic Stage With Excellence

In the domestic circuit, Pratika Rawal is a well-known name. She has already showcased brilliance and consistency while opening innings for her domestic team. In the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, She secured 158 runs in 5 innings.

While representing the Railways, the young opener scored 170 runs in 7 matches and dazzled with two exciting half-centuries. She made her marks in the Under-23 One Day Trophy. While representing Delhi, she smashed 411 runs in just 7 matches. Those consistent performances boosted her place in women’s cricket.

First Big Step Of Many

Pratika's years of hard work paid off as she got a chance to don India’s jersey and represent the nation. Surrounded by superstars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Renuka Singh, and Many others, the opener is poised to soak up some priceless lessons that will shape her promising career for years to come.