2 centuries in 1 match, Indian women’s batsmen in Rajkot ODI

Indian women’s cricket team’s young opener Pratika Rawal scored the first century of her international career against Ireland. Pratika Rawal, who was playing the sixth ODI of her career, thrashed the Irish bowlers badly in Rajkot. He scored a brilliant century and took India to a big score. The 24-year-old right-handed batsman Pratika completed her century in 100 balls which included 14 fours.

The Indian team batted first in the third and final ODI of the three-match series being played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Experienced Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal gave India a strong start. Both shared a partnership of 233 runs for the first wicket. Prathika scored a century in her sixth ODI. She has shown in her short career that she is an up and coming player. Prior to this match, Prathika had scored 290 runs in 5 ODIs including 3 fifties.

Mandhana (Smriti Mandhana) created many records
Before Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana scored a century in 70 balls in this match. Smriti Mandhana has become the fastest Indian to score a century in women’s ODIs. She also became the first Asian batsman to score 10 centuries in WODIs. Smriti is the first Indian to score ten centuries in women’s ODIs. The salami duo of Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal has impressed a lot in recent times. Smriti Mandhana is captaining India in this series. Regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested. The Indian team has taken an unbeaten 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. By winning the Rajkot ODI, India will clean sweep Ireland in the series.