Shreyanka Patil ruled out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026
What's the story
Indian off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. She suffered an ankle injury during India's second group stage match against the Netherlands at Headingley, Leeds. The incident occurred while she was fielding for Team India and trying to stop a ball in the last over of the Powerplay.
Replacement
Prema Rawat replaces Shreyanka
Following Shreyanka's injury, uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been approved as her replacement in the Indian Women's Team for the remainder of the tournament. 24-year-old Rawat has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in six Women's Premier League (WPL) matches over two seasons, taking three wickets. However, it remains to be seen if she will be included directly into the playing XI or if Radha Yadav will be preferred instead.
Match outcome
India continue their winning streak in group stage
Despite Shreyanka's unfortunate injury, Team India continued their winning streak against the Dutch Women in the group-stage match. They won by a massive 95 runs, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma putting up a clinical 115-run partnership to help India post 209/5. In reply, Shree Charani's impressive spell of 4/19 in four overs and Shafali's three wickets ensured India's victory.
Next challenge
Team India's next challenge against South Africa
Team India will next take on South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt, at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, England. This match is likely to be a major test for the team as they continue their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.