World Cup: Who is Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana's partner in crime?

World Cup: Who is Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana's partner in crime?

A psychology graduate, the 25-year-old has been a hallmark of consistency at the top of the order since her debut.

When Smriti Mandhana said at the post-match presentation on Thursday that her Player of the Match award for the New Zealand game belonged as much to her opening partner Pratika Rawal, she was not far from the truth.

her Player of the Match award for the New Zealand game belonged as much to her opening partner Pratika Rawal

The psychology graduate, who starred in equal measure with superstar Smriti for her first century in the ICC World Cup in a make-or-break match, has finally arrived.

A semi-final clash with reigning champions Australia, who deflated India with a record chase in their league clash, may not be exactly what Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. want.

However, they had not disgraced themselves at all against the seven-time champions as Pratika sizzled with a graceful 75 and Smriti got 88, while the win against a strong White Ferns in Navi Mumbai should act as a morale-booster ahead of the knockout game.

Author's summary: Pratika Rawal is Smriti Mandhana's partner in crime.

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National Herald National Herald — 2025-10-24

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