India’s opener showcases extraordinary skill and composure Pratika Rawal Hitted her first ODI century in the sixth innings alone During the third ODI against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Her century was a testament to her brilliance, timing and resilience as she led India to a dominant unbeaten run that included 15 boundaries and six boundaries. Rawal’s stellar performance set the tone for the Indian innings, showcasing her maturity and ability to handle pressure at crucial moments.

Pratika Rawal’s record-breaking innings and hundreds

Rawal’s century in the third ODI against Ireland marked a major milestone in her budding international career. Rawal has already shown her potential with her stellar performances in previous ODIs and this knock has cemented her reputation as the rising star of Indian cricket. Her skills coupled with her fearless attitude have captured the attention of fans and experts alike. Notably, Rawal is the first batsman, male or female, to accumulate 401 runs after the first six ODI matches. Her consistency and winning abilities have made her a key player in the Indian lineup and her future looks very bright.

Pratika Rawal is the first batsman (male or female) to accumulate 401* runs after first six ODI matches!
Tom Cooper, who plays for the Netherlands, scored 392 runs!#INDVIRE

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 15, 2025

India dominate Ireland in Rajkot ODI

The Indian women’s team showed dominance against Ireland in the third ODI in Rajkot, with their total score of 337/2 in 39 matches so far. Led by a sensational century and a blistering knock from Laval MandanaIndia set a tough target as they scored 135 off just 80 balls Ireland. Richard GhoshPromoted to third place, he shot a 59 before being eliminated. irish bowler, leader Ola Prendergast and Ava Canningthey tried their best to control the runs, but their efforts were ultimately overshadowed by India’s aggressive batting style. With India now firmly in control, Ireland’s chase of 400-plus now looks like a Herculean task, further underlining the hosts’ dominance in the match.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Hundreds and counting! 🤩

Pratika Rawal makes her international CENTURY debut! 💯

Update content▶️ https://t.co/xOe6thhPiL#IndiaTeam | #INDVIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/NraAXk8osf

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 15, 2025

Pratika Rawal deserves the hundred percent award, she is so strong and composed. This gives India a headache. Will they support Shafali’s enthusiasm for the World Cup or Raval’s stability?

— Akash Sivasubramaniam (@aakashs26) January 15, 2025

Pratika Rawal’s first ODI 💯!
She is a very promising and talented young person!
The first of many international 💯Partika, have a great trip! 👏🏼#INDVIRE #INDWvIREW

— Harsh Tegta (@iamharshtegta) January 15, 2025

This is Pratika Rawal’s maiden century. More to come as she also competes against Team Cena in May.

— Introvert (@Ajeetha2002) January 15, 2025

PRATIKA RAWAL makes her first international hundred 🔥

– The future of Indian batting…!!!! pic.twitter.com/pH9TeeH3cM

——Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2025

Both Indian openers have scored centuries in women’s ODIs:-

Mithali Raj and Reshma Gandhi v IRE☘️, 1999
Punam Raut and Deepti Sharma v IRE☘️, 2017
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal v IRE☘️, today#INDVIRE

— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025

Pratika Rawal First ODI Hundred👏💯#female #cricket #INDVIRE #pratikaraval #CricketTwitter #womencricket pic.twitter.com/eZ2UBpFpG9

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 15, 2025

Super Ms. Laval!

She played well. I wish her continued success.

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 15, 2025

Well played 👏 https://t.co/7yatXANzn0

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 15, 2025

India has scored 8 centuries in women’s ODI openers in the last 7 years till Pratika Rawal today. All these are created by Smriti Mandhana!#INDVIRE

— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 15, 2025

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This article was first published in women’s cricket websiteone cricket era company.