Under the sun-drenched skies of Rajkot, cheers echoed through the stadium as Pratika Rawal struck her first century during the 2025 World Cup, a moment she would later describe as surreal. With a commanding inning of 154 runs against Ireland, she not only etched her name into the history books but also ignited a flame in a nation long yearning for its first Women’s World Cup title. Enthralled crowds witnessed her rise from an ambitious young girl...