India opener Pratika Rawal etched her name into Indian cricketing history during the high-stakes 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 career runs, equalling Australia’s Lindsay Reeler’s 37-year-old batting record.

Batting alongside fellow opener Smriti Mandhana, Rawal gave India a solid start after New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine elected to bowl first. Rawal, playing just her 23rd ODI innings, needed only 12 runs to reach the mark, and she did so in style, continuing her rich vein of prolific form that began with her international debut against the West Indies in Vadodara last year.

This remarkable achievement instantly establishes her as a new ODI record holder and one of the world's most promising female cricketers.

Fastest to 1000 ODI Runs

Rawal’s record also makes her the fastest Indian woman cricketer to reach ODI milestone 1000 runs, surpassing the legendary former captain Mithali Raj, who took 29 innings.

Among Indian male cricketers, only Shubman Gill (19 innings) has achieved the men's cricket record 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 international debut, breaking Laura Wolvaardt’s record of 734 days.

Despite her individual brilliance, team India face a must-win situation against New Zealand to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the Women's Cricket World Cup after the New Zealand match, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Who is Pratika Rawal, and what record did she achieve?

Pratika Rawal is an Indian opener who became the joint-fastest player in women’s ODI history to reach 1000 runs, matching Lindsay Reeler’s 37-year-old record in just 23 innings.

2. How fast did Pratika Rawal reach 1000 ODI runs compared to others?

She reached 1000 runs in 23 innings, faster than Meg Lanning and Nicole Bolton, and became the fastest Indian woman to reach the milestone, beating Mithali Raj’s 29 innings.

3. How does her record compare to Indian male cricketers?

Among Indian men, only Shubman Gill reached 1000 runs faster in 19 innings. Pratika went past Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who took 24 innings each.

4. When did Pratika Rawal make her international debut?

She debuted against the West Indies in Vadodara last year and reached 1000 runs in just 304 days, the quickest in women’s ODI history.

5. Why is Pratika Rawal’s record significant for Indian cricket?

Her achievement highlights India’s growing strength in women’s cricket and gives the team a boost as they aim for the World Cup semifinals.

The 25-year-old Indian opening batter Pratika Rawal provided a strong start with her opening partner Smriti Mandhana for India Women in their crucial match against New Zealand Women in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, as both teams are desperate for a win to stay in the Semi-finals spot battle strongly. 

Navi Mumbai is hosting this crucial league stage match of the tournament, where India Women were sent to bat first. India Women got a solid start as both the openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana hit half-centuries, and they are carrying on the innings strongly.

Pratika needed 12 runs in the match to reach 1000 Women's ODI runs, and she comfortably reached the milestone. The Indian opener reached the milestone in 23 innings, as she equaled the record for the fastest 1000 runs in Women's ODI history. Lindsay Reeler, the first Australian Women to complete 1000 Women's ODI runs, was previously holding this record alone as she reached the milestone in 23 innings. 

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Fastest to complete 1000 Women's ODI runs

• Lindsay Reeler (Australia Women): 23 innings
• Pratika Rawal (India Women): 23 innings
• Nicole Bolton (Australia Women): 25 innings
• Meg Lanning (Australia Women): 25 innings
• Belinda Clark (Australia Women): 27 innings
• Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women): 27 innings

Pratika Rawal impressed in first World Cup

In the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Pratika Rawal provided some good starts for her team. In the first three matches, she was dismissed for 30s (37 vs Sri Lanka Women, 31 vs Pakistan Women, 37 vs South Africa Women). Against Australia, while the Indian openers had a 155-run partnership, Pratika scored 75 runs. Against England Women, while India Women were chasing the 289-run target, Pratika was dismissed cheaply for only six runs. He once again provided a solid start against New Zealand Women on Thursday.