After ODI success, Pratika Rawal makes T20I debut in Women's Asia Cup opener
Pratika Rawal made her T20I debut for India in the Women's Asia Cup opener against Thailand, scoring 22 runs. The match also marked a milestone for Deepti Sharma, who became the third Indian woman to play 150 T20Is.
Why it matters
This highlights the evolving roster of the Indian women's cricket team and the growing prominence of the Women's Asia Cup in international sports.
Pratika Rawal made her T20I debut for India in the Women's Asia Cup opener against Thailand, getting her opportunity after being added to the squad as a replacement for the injured Jemimah Rodrigues. The right-hander made an immediate impact, scoring a brisk 22 off 18 balls, including two fours and a six, before Suleeporn Laomi bowled her with one that stayed low.The right-hander has not played a T20 match since 2024. She was also part of the UP Warriorz squad for the 2026 Women’s Premier League but did not feature as she continued her recovery from injury.Rawal has earned her T20I opportunity on the back of an impressive start to her ODI career. In 27 ODIs, she has scored 1,189 runs in 26 innings at an average of 47.56 and a strike rate of 82.34. Her ODI record includes two centuries and eight fifties, with a best of 154.
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