Following India’s win over New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Thursday, opener Pratika Rawal shared insights into her on-field partnership dynamics with left-hand batter Smriti Mandhana, highlighting the simplicity and mutual understanding that guide their batting strategy.

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal stitched together a commanding 212-run partnership, India’s best opening stand in the tournament so far. Mandhana notched up her first century (109) of the tournament and 14th in ODIs, putting India in a dominant position early on before Suzie Bates dismissed her.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rawal said, “The conversations are pretty simple. She lets me do what I do best. I don’t interfere in whatever she does best. The whole conversation that happens

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