Pratika Rawal

Pratika Rawal, born on September 1, 2000, in Delhi, India, is an emerging all-rounder for the Indian women's cricket team, known for her right-handed batting and right-arm medium bowling. She began playing cricket at the age of ten and played domestic cricket for Delhi before switching to Railways in 2024. Pratika is also academically accomplished, holding a bachelor's degree in psychology from Jesus & Mary College, New Delhi, a field she credits for helping her mental approach on the cricket field.

She made her international debut for India in December 2024 during the ODI series against West Indies, scoring 40 runs and taking her maiden international wicket in her debut match. Pratika quickly gained attention with her maiden ODI century — a scintillating 154 off 129 balls against Ireland in January 2025, which included a record partnership with Smriti Mandhana. She became the third fastest Indian woman to score an ODI century and set records for most runs in the first six innings of her career in ODIs, surpassing former England captain Charlotte Edwards. Known for her powerful stroke play and composure, Pratika Rawal is viewed as a significant talent in Indian women's cricket, winning player of the series awards and establishing herself as a rising star.