India’s campaign ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 As soon as the batter opened, it was hit with a massive setback Pratika Rawal He was ruled out of the tournament after picking up an ankle injury near the boundary during the Group Stage Match against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai.
The injury occurred when he sprained his ankle on the last ball of the 21st over while trying to stop a boundary. He was taken off the field and did not return to bat in the rain-affected chase Amanjot Kaur to step in as a temporary opening next to it Smriti mandhana.
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This ICC Event Technical Committee Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 confirmed Shafali Verma’s Substitution after substitution after evaluating India’s demand against high-voltage semi-final clash to defend Price AustraliaIt was scheduled for Thursday, October 30. The committee was chaired Wasim Khan and including Abey Kuruvilla, Mel Jones and Gaurav SaxenaIt confirmed that Rawal’s ankle and knee injuries ruled him out for the rest of the tournament. The decision confirmed that he will need a thorough medical evaluation by India’s physio team, weeks of rehabilitation before returning to full training.
Shafali’s selection was a strategic move considering his recent form at the international level and for Haryana at home Senior Women’s T20 trophyThe 202-year-old opener represented India in ODIs in ODIS in October 2024, where he made 341 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 182. The decision to bring in Shafali, who is neither part of the main squad nor his reserves, highlights the team’s desire for an experienced hitter to balance aggression against Australia’s formidable bowling unit. The ICC’s approval ensures that India enter the semi-finals with a confirmed top order, with a dogged sense of loss after Pratika’s premature exit.
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Shafali’s return marks a significant milestone in India’s World Cup journey, reuniting it Smriti mandhana Above, a partnership known for defiantly knocking out candlestick attacks. Despite not being considered for the preliminary World Cup squad, Shafali’s internal revival cannot be ignored. His latest knock of 70 for India, off 49 balls against New Zealand, again showed his regained form and confidence.
With Pratika’s absence leaving a vital void, Shafali’s entry has also had both attacking and high-pressure encounters, featuring in 29 ODIS for India with four half-centuries to his name. His ability to get a quick grip early on could be vital against Australia’s disciplined bowling trio Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry and Kim garth.
Meanwhile, Rahman’s injury has been described as a ‘painful blow’ to the Builders against New Zealand in the Group Stage, which reignited hopes of India’s batting depth. As he begins to restore the painting, it now becomes Shafalia’s chance to scorn his redemption story on the biggest stage of them all.
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