After smashing her maiden World Cup century against New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday, the opening batter Pratika Rawal remained grounded for her well-crafted knock and the milestones she achieved in the game.

Partika and Smriti Mandhana were involved in a 212-run opening partnership, which is the highest for India Women in World Cup history, going past 184 between Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur against West Indies Women in Hamilton in 2022.

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During her 122-run knock, Pratika also became the joint-fastest to complete 1000 runs in ODIs, taking only 23 innings and matching Australia’s Lindsay Reeler record.

The foundation set by Pratika and Mandhana not only guided India to a massive total of 340/3 (49 overs) but also handed them a semi-final spot with a 53-run vict

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