Pratika Rawal

Cricketer

India Delhi Virgo 5' 3" (161 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndia
Date of Birth01/09/2000
Age26 years
BirthplaceDelhi
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Pratika Rawal

28/07/2026

Warwickshire Bears signed Pratika Rawal to play for the rest of the 2026 season, with her available from the club's Metro Bank One-Day Cup fixtures starting on 19/08/2026. The move came after she missed India's one-off Test against England at Lord's with a knee injury sustained in India A's game against England A in Taunton.

06/03/2026

Pratika Rawal made her Test debut for India against Australia in Perth. She scored a composed half-century in the second innings of the match.

17/02/2026

Pratika Rawal was added back to India's women's squad for a three-match ODI series against Australia after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. She was also named in the Test squad for the one-off match in Perth.

02/11/2025

Pratika Rawal was an integral part of the Indian women's team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, with India winning the title for the first time. She had contributed as an opening batter during the tournament before an ankle injury in the competition kept her out of the later stages.

15/01/2025

Pratika Rawal scored her maiden ODI century with 154 runs against Ireland, helping India post a large total in the series. She was named Player of the Series for the India Women vs Ireland Women ODI series in January 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Domestic/State Team
  • Delhi
  • Railways
  • North Zone
Jersey Number#64
International Debut
FormatODI
Date22/12/2024
AgainstWest Indies
LocationVadodara
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off break
Coach/Mentor
  • Sharvan Kumar
  • Dipti Dhyani
  • Dishant Yagnik
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Player of the series (India Women vs Ireland Women ODI series) (January 2025)
  • Integral part of the Indian team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup
  • Maiden ODI century: 154 runs against Ireland (January 2025)
  • Record partnership of 233 runs with Smriti Mandhana in an ODI against Ireland (January 2025)
  • Fastest Indian woman to reach 500 ODI runs
  • Highest aggregate runs by any female player in her first six ODIs
Current County TeamWarwickshire Bears (signed for the remainder of the 2026 season)
Test Debut
FormatTest
Date06/03/2026
AgainstAustralia
LocationPerth

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Bal Bharati Public School in Rajender Nagar, Delhi
  • Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
College/UniversityJesus & Mary College, New Delhi
QualificationsBachelor's degree in psychology

Family

FatherPradeep Rawal (BCCI Umpire)

Career

OverviewPratika Rawal's journey in cricket began at a young age, inspired by her father, a BCCI-certified umpire. She trained vigorously at the Rohtak Road Gymkhana Cricket Academy under the guidance of experienced coaches. Notably, she was the first girl to train at the academy and often practiced with boys, showcasing her determination. Apart from cricket, she excelled in basketball during her school years, winning a gold medal at the 64th School National Games.
Notable Performances
  • Pratika made her List A debut for Delhi against Jharkhand in October 2021 and quickly made a mark with a stunning average of 49.40 over seven matches.
  • Her T20 debut followed in April 2022, and she led the Delhi side to the final of the 2024 Under-23 T20 Trophy, ranking as the second-highest scorer.
  • Making her ODI debut at the age of 24, she scored 40 runs and formed a significant partnership with Smriti Mandhana, showcasing her potential on the international stage.
  • Her first international wicket came against West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, marking a notable achievement in her early career.
  • Pratika celebrated her maiden ODI century with an impressive 154 runs against Ireland in January 2025.
  • She made her Test debut for India against Australia in Perth on 06/03/2026.
  • After recovering from a knee injury that ruled her out of India's one-off Test against England at Lord's in July 2026, she signed with Warwickshire Bears for the rest of the 2026 season.

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pratika commenced her cricket journey in the fourth standard with encouragement from her father.
2. She was the only girl in her academy training batch and has a deep passion for the sport, often accompanying her father to matches.
3. Pratika achieved a remarkable 92.5% in her CBSE 12th board exams, reflecting her academic dedication alongside her athletic pursuits.
4. She won a gold medal in basketball at the 64th School National Games.

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