Pratika was one of many players who went unsold in WPL auction ahead of the 2025 edition won by Mumbai Indians - the second title for the franchise. She wasn't picked despite having a base price of only INR 10 lakh ($112,000).

Pratika Rawal's arc of redemption: From going unsold in WPL 2025 auction to getting own medal for World Cup performance

The young Indian opener, who had played a key role in India’s early matches, was ruled out of the semi-final and final after suffering an injury match against Bangladesh. While her teammates stood on the podium receiving their medals, Pratika’s absence left many emotional.

WION Exclusive | Pratika Rawal finally gets her World Cup medal after India’s historic triumph

Exclusive: ICC makes rare exception for India cricketer Pratika Rawal. The fourth-highest run-scorer of the World Cup confirmed to WION’s Athira Sasidharan that she has received her own medal despite missing the final due to injury. Catch the full interview at 6:30 PM IST.


Exclusive: Pratika Rawal on How She Got Her World Cup Medal

From Laura Wolvaardt to Jemimah Rodrigues here is a look at five highest individual scores in Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The list features of Alyssa Healy, Pratika Rawal and Phoebe Litchfield as the Women’s ODI World Cup concluded on Sunday (Nov 2) with India lifting maiden title. 

From Laura Wolvaardt to Jemimah Rodrigues, 5 highest individual scores in Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

'We actually did it!' — Pratika Rawal’s emotional reaction as India lift Women’s World Cup title

From Laura Wolvaardt to Smriti Mandhana, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in ICC Women's World Cup 2025. This list also includes Ashleigh Gardner, Pratika Rawal and Phoebe Litchfield

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in ICC Women's World Cup 2025, check who tops the list

Shafali, who is known for her attacking style of play, will be playing in her first WODI since October 2024. The batter hasn't been much successful in 50-over cricket and was dropped after a series of low scores.

Women's World Cup 2025: Shafali Varma replaces injured Pratika Rawal for India's semis clash vs Australia

Pratika Rawal suffered an ankle injury during the India-Bangladesh final league-stage match and has now been ruled out of the 2025 ODI World Cup.

Women's World Cup 2025: Pratika Rawal ruled out of semis in major setback for India

India faced a major injury concern ahead of their semi-final against Australia, as star opener Pratika Rawal got injured during the final league-stage match against Bangladesh.

IND-W vs BAN-W: Big blow to India as star batter Pratika Rawal suffers freak injury before semis

With this win, India secured the fourth spot on the points table and joined Australia, South Africa and England in the knockout stage. 

Women’s World Cup 2025: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana star in India’s 53-run win over New Zealand, seal semi-final spot

She reached the milestone in her 23rd innings as she scored vital 122 runs for the team and added 212 runs for the opening wicket with Smriti Mandhana. Before Rawal, Australia's Lindsay Reeler had reached the 1k WODI runs milestone in 23 innings as well.

IND-W vs NZ-W: Pratika Rawal now joint-fastest to THIS WODI milestone as India post record total

Before them, the record for highest opening partnership for India in a World Cup WODI match stood with Thirush Kamini and Punam Raut who had added 175 runs for the opening wicket in 2013 against West Indies Women.

WWC 2025, IND-W vs NZ-W: Mandhana, Rawal break batting records with double ton opening partnership

In the opening contest of the series, the pair of Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal broke a certain record, which made headlines on Sunday (Sep 14) in the New Chandigarh Stadium.

IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal break THIS 25-year-old record ahead of Women's World Cup

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Pratika Rawal's arc of redemption: From going unsold in WPL 2025 auction to getting own medal for World Cup performance

Exclusive | Pratika finally gets her WC medal after India’s historic triumph

Exclusive: Pratika Rawal on How She Got Her World Cup Medal

5 highest individual scores in Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

'We actually did it!': Pratika's reaction as India lift Women’s WC title

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in Women's World Cup 2025, check who tops list

WWC 2025: Shafali replaces Rawal for semis clash vs Australia

WWC 25: Pratika Rawal ruled out of semis in major setback for India

Big blow to India as star batter Pratika Rawal suffers freak injury before semis

WWC 25: Rawal, Mandhana star in India’s 53-run win over NZ, seal semi-final spot

Rawal joint-fastest to THIS WODI milestone as India post record total vs NZ-W

Mandhana, Rawal break batting records with double ton opening partnership

IND-W vs AUS-W: Mandhana, Rawal break THIS 25-YO record ahead of Women's WC