Pratika Rawal Age, Wiki and Bio

Pratika Rawal

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndia
Date of Birth01/09/2000
Age24 years
BirthplaceDelhi

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionCricketer (Batter)
Domestic/State Team
  • Delhi
  • Railways
  • North Zone
Jersey Number#64
International Debut
FormatODI
Date22 December 2024
AgainstWest Indies
LocationVadodara
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off break
Coach/Mentor
  • Sharvan Kumar
  • Dipti Dhyani
  • Dishant Yagnik
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Player of the series (India Women vs Ireland Women ODI series) (January 2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Bal Bharati Public School in Rajender Nagar, Delhi
  • Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
College/UniversityJesus & Mary College, New Delhi
QualificationsBachelor's degree in psychology

Personal Life

Zodiac SignVirgo
HometownDelhi

Family

FatherPradeep Rawal (BCCI Umpire)

Career

OverviewPratika Rawal's journey in cricket began at a young age, inspired by her father, a BCCI-certified umpire. She trained vigorously at the Rohtak Road Gymkhana Cricket Academy under the guidance of experienced coaches. Notably, she was the first girl to train at the academy and often practiced with boys, showcasing her determination. Apart from cricket, she excelled in basketball during her school years, winning a gold medal at the 64th School National Games.
Notable Performances
  • Pratika made her List A debut for Delhi against Jharkhand in October 2021 and quickly made a mark with a stunning average of 49.40 over seven matches.
  • Her T20 debut followed in April 2022, and she led the Delhi side to the final of the 2024 Under-23 T20 Trophy, ranking as the second-highest scorer.
  • Making her ODI debut at the age of 24, she scored 40 runs and formed a significant partnership with Smriti Mandhana, showcasing her potential on the international stage.
  • Her first international wicket came against West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, marking a notable achievement in her early career.
  • Pratika celebrated her maiden ODI century with an impressive 154 runs against Ireland in January 2025.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Pratika commenced her cricket journey in the fourth standard with encouragement from her father.
She was the only girl in her academy training batch and has a deep passion for the sport, often accompanying her father to matches.
Pratika achieved a remarkable 92.5% in her CBSE 12th board exams, reflecting her academic dedication alongside her athletic pursuits.