Pratika Rawal Nears Record with 500 Runs
With only 6 runs needed to reach the milestone, Rawal's achievement would not only make her the fastest Indian to reach 500 runs in ODIs but also cement her position as a rising star in women's cricket, surpassing former England batter Charlotte Edwards' record and making history in the process.
Pratika Rawal, a 24-year-old Indian cricketer, is on the cusp of making history in Women's ODIs by becoming the fastest to reach 500 runs, surpassing Charlotte Edwards' record, needing just 6 more runs to achieve this milestone.
Rawal has already scored 494 runs in 7 innings, showcasing her impressive form with a recent unbeaten 50 against Sri Lanka and a historic 154 against Ireland in her maiden international ton. Her partnership with Smriti Mandhana has been particularly impressive, and she has been praised for her calm and composed approach to the game.
Rawal's journey to success began at the Bal Bharati School in Delhi, where she initially played basketball and won a gold medal at the 64th School National Games in 2019. She later trained at the Rohtak Road Gymkhana Cricket Academy and made her India debut during the home series against the West Indies. Her interest in psychology has also helped her improve her game, crediting it for her mental toughness.
As Rawal builds her legacy on the cricket field, she is now on track to break a world record set by an English great, thanks to a rapid start to her ODI career. With every match she plays, she inches closer to achieving her goal, and her recent half-century against Sri Lanka has brought her even closer to realizing her dream.