Star key of India Pratika Rawal he spoke with admiration and pride Do not give shafali‘s surprising performance ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 India lifted the Girls’ World Cup title after defeating India South Africa By 52 runs. Despite playing the knockout stages due to an unfortunate injury, Pratika expressed nothing but joy for Shafali’s success and India’s historic triumph.
Interestingly, Shafali was not part of India’s original squad or among the reserves at the start of the tournament. However, Pratika’s fate took a turn when she sustained an ankle and calf injury during India’s Group Match Bangladeshforcing him out of competition. The team management turned to Shafali as his replacement – a decision that ultimately proved to be a masterstroke.
Shafali Verma’s redemption arc and match-winning display
Thrown in at the deep end, Shafali came back against him in a high-pressure semi-final Australia But he managed only 10 runs before falling Kim garth. And yet, when it mattered most – it made it to the grand final. In a performance for the ages, the young opener smashed 87 off 93 balls and later hit a crucial wicket Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne KappLeads India to India’s first women’s World Cup title.
His all-round brilliance not only ignited the tide in India’s favour, but also demonstrated his mental fortitude and temperament. Fans and former cricketers hailed him as a “game changer of the game”.
Heartfelt admiration for Pratika Rawal’s Shafali
Talkative India todayPratika recalled her early encounters with Shafali during domestic cricket and praised her for staying grounded despite being in the limelight.
“I have a lot of respect for Shafali. I’m playing a domestic match against Haryana – I was leading the opposition side by the looks of it. I admired a lot from that day. Pratika said.
He further applauded Shafali’s ability to apply pressure on the biggest stage, saying: “It’s not easy going into the semi-finals with that kind of pressure, but she handled it beautifully. We all saw how well she played in the final. Her shots gave us the platform and sealed the deal.”
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Pratika’s effective campaign in many teams
Before her loss, Pratika was one of India’s most consistent performers in the tournament. He amassed 308 runs in seven matches at 51.33 and a strike rate of 77.77. His enduring performance came against it New Zealanda magnificent 122 helped India get out of a rough patch after successive defeats South Africa, Englandand Australia.
Although injury cut her campaign short, Pratika’s graceful recognition of Shafali’s contribution reflected true sportsmanship. For both the players, the 2025 World Cup will remain a career-defining chapter – one for his consistency and leadership, the other for his heroics in India’s most glorious moment.
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