Fans erupt as India’s Pratika Rawal smashes her maiden century in the 3rd ODI against Ireland
In a remarkable display of skill and composure, the Indian opener Practice Rawal she hit 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 her unbeaten ton, punctuated by 15 boundaries and a six. Rawal’s brilliance set the tone for India’s innings, showing her maturity and ability to handle pressure at crucial times.
Pratika Rawal’s record innings and hundred
Rawala’s century in the 3rd ODI against Ireland marks a significant milestone in her budding international career. After her impressive performances in the previous ODIs, where she had already shown her potential, Rawala’s knock cemented her reputation as a rising star in Indian cricket. Her technique, combined with her fearless approach, has attracted the attention of fans and experts alike. Notably, Rawal is the first batsman – male or female – to amass 401 runs after the first six ODI games. Her consistency and winning ability make her a key player in the Indian squad and her future looks extremely bright.
Pratika Rawal is the first batsman (male or female) to amass 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 have shown dominance over Ireland in the 3rd ODI in Rajkot, posting a mammoth total of 337/2 in their 39 overs so far. Led by a sensational century from Rawal and a powerful knock Smriti Mandhanwho scored 135 off just 80 balls, India set a daunting target Ireland. Richa Ghoshwho was promoted to number three, contributed a good 59 before being dismissed. Irish bowlers, led Orla Prendergast and Ava Canningthey did their best to control the flow of runs but their efforts were eventually overshadowed by India’s aggressive batting approach. With India in firm control so far, Ireland’s quest for 400-plus now looks like a monumental task, further underscoring the hosts’ dominance in the game.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
STO and I’m counting down! 🤩
First international CENTURY for Pratika Rawal! 💯
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/xOe6thhPiL#Indian team | #INDVIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/NraAXk8osf
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 15, 2025
A well deserved hundred for Pratika Rawal, she is so firm and collected. It is a headache for India. Do they go with Shafali’s World Cup fire or Rawal’s consistency?
— Aakash Sivasubramaniam (@aakashs26) January 15, 2025
1. GO 💯 Pratika Rawal!
She is a very promising, very talented girl!
The first of many international 💯 from Partik, go ahead! 👏🏼#INDVIRE #INDWvIREW— Oštra Tegta (@iamharshtegta) January 15, 2025
What a maiden century from Pratika Rawal. More to come Svibanj also plays against the sen teams.
— Introvert (@Ajeetha2002) January 15, 2025
GIRLS’ INTERNATIONAL HUNDRED FOR FOLLOWING RAWAL 🔥
– Future of Indian batting…!!!! pic.twitter.com/pH9TeeH3cM
— Ivanovi. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2025
Both Indian openers scored centuries in women’s ODI tournament:-
Mithali Raj & Reshma Gandhi v IRE☘️, 1999
Punam Raut & Deepti Sharma vs IRE☘️, 2017
Smriti Mandhana & Pratika Rawal vs IRE☘️, today#INDVIRE— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025
First ODI hundred for Pratika Rawal 👏💯#women #cricket #INDVIRE #pratikarawal #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/eZ2UBpFpG9
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 15, 2025
Super Ton Rawal Ma’am!
She played well. May he continue to achieve good results.
— 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. It was ALL done by Smriti Mandhana!#INDVIRE
— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025
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