Team India has begun its journey towards the Women's World Cup 2025, and the first hurdle in front of the team is a mega showdown against champions Australia. In the inaugural ODI of the series, India opted to bat first, and young opening batter Pratika Rawal made history with a 64-run knock. On a wicket that had something in it for the bowlers, Rawal demonstrated huge maturity, and with Smriti Mandhana, she scored 114 runs for the first wicket. The master timer of the ball scored a vital 64 runs, and in doing so, surpassed former Australian captain, Meg Lanning to become the highest run scorer in ODIs after 15 games. She beat Australia's top batter by a country mile, as India's Indian opener had 767, and Lanning had 707. Three players from England find their way into the team as Edwards, Brittin, and Watson are at the third, fourth, and fifth positions on the list. Rawal is India's top batter in the past year and has been an unstoppable force playing in tandem with Mandhana. Read also: Former Indian Spinner Harbhajan Set to Contend for BCCI Top Position She hasn't done well in her previous few ODI innings, but responded in kind to post a strong fifty-plus score against the Australian team, culminating from their desire to retain their title. Exploring Rawal’s Career Journey India took a bold step by removing Shafali Verma from the 50-overs format and opted to test Rawal in the ODI format. A level head, strong footwork, and an eagerness to excel makes her a phenomenal white-ball talent. She debuted in December 2024, and ever since then, the Indian cricketer has seen an astronomical growth. She averages over 50 in ODIs and has scored 767 runs, making her the most in-form India Women's cricketer going into the Women's World Cup.