Pratika Rawal becomes joint-fastest woman to 1000 ODI runs
India’s Pratika Rawal equals a 37-year-old record, becoming the joint-fastest woman to 1000 ODI runs in just 23 innings during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash against New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium.i
India opener Pratika Rawal etched her name into cricketing history during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash against New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The 25-year-old achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the joint-fastest player in women’s ODI history to reach 1000 runs, equalling Australia’s Lindsay Reeler’s 37-year-old record.
Batting alongside Smriti Mandhana, Rawal gave India a solid start after New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine elected to bowl first. Rawal, playing just her 23rd ODI, needed only 12 runs to reach the mark, and she did so in style, continuing her rich vein of form that began with her debut against the West Indies in Vadodara last year.
Fastest to 1000 ODI Runs
| Player | Country | Innings | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | India | 23 | 2025 |
| Lindsay Reeler | Australia | 23 | 1988 |
| Meg Lanning | Australia | 25 | 2013 |
| Nicole Bolton | Australia | 25 | 2016 |
| Belinda Clark | Australia | 27 | 1997 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 27 | 2018 |
Fastest Indian to 1000 Runs and a Record-Breaking Rise in Just 304 Days
Rawal’s record also makes her the fastest Indian woman to reach 1000 runs, surpassing the legendary Mithali Raj, who took 29 innings. Among Indian male cricketers, only Shubman Gill (19 innings) has achieved the milestone quicker, while Rawal went past Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan (24 innings each).
Adding to her list of achievements, Pratika also holds the record for being the fastest woman to 500 ODI runs, reaching that landmark in just 8 innings earlier this year, one better than England’s Charlotte Edwards (9 innings). What makes this feat even more remarkable is that Rawal has accomplished it in just 304 days since her debut, breaking Laura Wolvaardt’s record of 734 days.
Despite her individual brilliance, India face a must-win situation against New Zealand to keep their semifinal hopes alive, having lost their last three matches from winning positions. But Rawal’s form remains a beacon of hope for the team as she continues to rise rapidly in international cricket.
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