Why Pratika Rawal is Not Opening Toady in IND-W vs AUS-W One-Off Test?

The ongoing one-off Test match between India women and Australia women is played at the W.A.C.A, Perth, from March 6 to 10. The players are excited to be a part of the match at one of the best cricket stadiums in the world. After winning the toss, Australia skipper Alyssa Healy invited the Indian women's team to bat first.

When the openers, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, walked out to the middle, the fans were stunned after seeing Pratika Rawal not opening batting for Indian side.

Why Pratika Rawal is Not Opening Today Against Australia Women?

The Indian women's team have Mandhana and Shafali as openers for the AUS-W vs IND-W One-Off Test. Both have played quite a number of matches together as well. Meanwhile, Pratika is making her debut in red-ball cricket in this match.

Pratika is an incredible batter and performed brilliantly in the ODI World Cup 2025 before getting injured. She will make her Test debut in Perth, which is a dream of many players. Pratika Rawal batting position in this match is at number 3.