I want to score a mountain of runs for the team, the umpire’s daughter roared.

Last updated:January 16, 2025, 1:59 pm IST

Pratika Rawal is in the headlines these days. he/she gave India its biggest win in ODI by playing an inning of 154 runs in the third and last ODI against Ireland. Umpire’s daughter Pratika says that she wants to score a lot of runs for Team India….read more

New Delhi. Indian women’s cricket team’s young opener Pratika Rawal says that she wants to score a lot of runs for the team. Pratika gave India its biggest win by playing an innings of 154 runs in the third ODI against Ireland. Team India defeated Ireland 3-0 in the 3 match ODI series. This series was great for Pratika. She admitted that she had slowed down a bit as she neared her century against Ireland but batted faster as soon as she completed her century. Pradeep Rawal, father of right-handed batsman Pratika, is a Level 2 umpire recognized by BCCI.

Pratika Rawal said, ‘I always want to score runs. And it is a matter of pride to be able to do this while playing for the country. After scoring 70 runs, I was playing a little cautiously but as soon as I completed the century, I started playing openly. Pratika scored the first century of her international career in 100 balls. he/she scored his/her first century in the sixth ODI. She made two century partnerships in the opening with captain Smriti Mandhana. Pratika has scored 444 runs at an average of more than 60, which includes 3 half-centuries and 1 century. he/she scored 310 runs in the series against Ireland.

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After the series win, Indian captain Smriti Mandhana said that the 3-0 series win against West Indies and Ireland is a great preparation for the 50-over World Cup to be held this year. his/her team will have to make this year its best year in ODI cricket. The Women’s ODI World Cup is to be held in India this year and Mandhana believes that after winning six consecutive ODIs, her team can now get the advantage of playing on home ground.

Smriti Mandhana said, ‘The 3-0 victory in the World Cup year is special. We have to maintain this momentum and make this year our best year in ODIs. With the help of 233-run partnership for the first wicket between Mandhana (135) and Pratika Raval (154), India made its highest score in the third ODI by scoring 435 runs for five wickets and won by 304 runs. Mandhana said, ‘I wanted to bat openly. I had also said in the dugout that I will play my shots because I don’t get a chance to play like this every time.