Team India’s campaign in the Women’s World Cup 2025 faces a significant challenge as opener Pratika Rawal sustains a major injury. The incident occurred during the final group match against Bangladesh on October 26, when Rawal twisted her ankle while attempting to stop a boundary. She was stretchered off the field, with initial reports from the BCCI indicating knee and ankle injuries.
The severity of Rawal’s injuries places her availability for the crucial semi-final clash against Australia on October 30 in doubt. This would be a substantial blow to the Indian team, given Rawal’s stellar performance in the tournament. She has accumulated 308 runs across six innings, averaging an impressive 51.33, including a century and a half-century.
Should Rawal be ruled out, the team management will need to consider potential replacements from within the squad or standby list. Several players are being eyed as strong contenders to fill the void. The focus will be on finding a player who can provide stability and firepower at the top of the order against a formidable Australian side.