IND-W vs NZ-W Women’s World Cup 2025: Pratika Rawal Makes History as Joint Fastest to 1000 Runs in Women’s ODIs
In a remarkable achievement during the Women’s World Cup 2025, Pratika Rawal of India has made headlines by becoming the joint fastest player to score 1000 runs in women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs). She equalled the record previously held by Australia’s Lindsay Reeler. Rawal reached this milestone in just 23 innings.
Record-Breaking Journey
Rawal needed only 12 runs to hit the 1000-run mark. She scored 18 runs in her last group stage match against England. Still, she fell short, making only six runs off 14 balls in a challenging outing. This performance highlights the pressure she faced as she aimed to break Reeler’s long-standing record.
Fastest to 1000 Runs in Women’s ODIs
| Player | Team | Innings | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | India | 23 | 23/10/2025 |
| Lindsay Reeler | Australia | 23 | 18/12/1988 |
| Meg Lanning | Australia | 25 | 25/08/2013 |
| Nicole Bolton | Australia | 25 | 23/11/2016 |
| Belinda Clark | Australia | 27 | 07/02/1997 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 27 | 10/02/2018 |
| Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | 28 | 07/10/2010 |
| Charlotte Edwards | England | 29 | 28/01/2000 |
| Mithali Raj | India | 29 | 10/12/2003 |
| Deepti Sharma | India | 29 | 10/02/2018 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Australia | 29 | 01/10/2025 |
Milestones Achieved
Pratika Rawal has not only broken the record for the fastest 1000 runs but also achieved this feat in just 304 days after her debut. This surpasses the previous record held by Laura Wolvaardt, who took 734 days to reach the same milestone. Moreover, Rawal also holds the record for the quickest 500 runs in women’s ODIs, having accomplished this in just eight innings.
| Player | Team | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | India | 8 |
| Charlotte Edwards | England | 9 |
| Kathryn Bryce | Scotland | 10 |
| Nicole Bolton | Australia | 11 |
| Natthakan Chantham | Thailand | 11 |
| Belinda Clark | Australia | 12 |
Upcoming Matches and Implications
Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team is keen to secure victories in their upcoming matches. A win against New Zealand will enhance their chances of reaching the semifinals, while the latter team is also eyeing a spot in the playoffs.
As the Women’s World Cup progresses, Pratika Rawal’s achievements are set to inspire future generations of cricketers, making her a player to watch in the coming matches.
