Pratika Rawal Makes History by Matching 37-Year-Old World Record as First 21st Century Player to Achieve This Feat
Pratika Rawal has made history in women’s cricket by matching a world record that has stood for 37 years. During an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match against New Zealand, she became the joint-fastest player to reach 1,000 runs in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Historic Achievement in Navi Mumbai
The remarkable feat took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Playing in her 23rd ODI, the 25-year-old Rawal completed the milestone in just 23 innings. This achievement places her alongside Australia’s Lindsay Reeler, who set the original record in 1988.
Fastest Player of the 21st Century
Rawal’s achievement is significant, as she is the fastest female cricketer of the 21st century to score 1,000 runs. She surpassed the previous record held by Australian cricketers Meg Lanning and Nicole Bolton.
- Fastest to 1,000 runs in Women’s ODIs: 23 innings
- Equaled Lindsay Reeler’s 37-year-old record
- Fastest Indian female cricketer: surpassed Mithali Raj (29 innings)
- Only Shubman Gill (19 innings) has fewer innings than Rawal among Indian cricketers
Previous Records
Earlier this year, Rawal set the record for the fastest female cricketer to reach 500 runs in just 8 innings. This achievement broke the previous record of 9 innings held by England’s Charlotte Edwards.
Before this historic match, Rawal had already made a mark with seven half-centuries and one fifty in her ODI career. Her consistent performance has established her as a vital player for Team India.
Pratika Rawal’s accomplishments reflect her dedication and skill, making her a player to watch in the future. With a promising career ahead, she is likely to break more records in the coming years.
