Shreyanka Patil ruled out of Women's T20 World Cup due to ankle injury; uncapped spinner approved as replacement

Indian off-spin bowler Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury during the India-Netherlands group-stage match in Leeds.

Indian off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup due to an ankle injury she sustained while in action. Image: AFP

FirstCricket Staff|Jun 19, 2026, 08:06:51 IST

Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after sustaining an ankle injury during the India vs Netherlands group-stage match on Wednesday.

The incident happened in Headingley, Leeds, when Shreyanka was on fielding duty for Team India. The off-spin bowler twisted her ankle during an attempt to stop the ball in the final over of the powerplay. The 23-year-old had to be stretchered out of the field.

Prema Rawat named as Shreyanka's replacement

According to Cricbuzz, uncapped Indian leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been approved as Shreyanka's replacement in the Indian Women's Team for the rest of the tournament.

The BCCI is yet to make an official statement regarding Shreyanka's status.

24-year-old Rawat has featured in action for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL. In six appearances over the last two seasons, the leg-spinner has picked three wickets.

India Women remain undefeated in T20 WC group stage

Despite Shreyanka's freak injury, Team India managed to remain in their winning ways against the Dutch Women in the group-stage match, securing a 95-run victory. The opening duo of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma forged a clinical 115-run partnership, helping India reach 209/5.

During the chase, Shree Charani delivered a 4/19 spell in four overs, while Shafali picked up three wickets to help India remain undefeated.

Team India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs in their W-T20 WC tournament-opening fixture.

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India Women would be back in action on Sunday, June 21, when they would face off against the Laura Wolvaardt-led South Africa at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, England.

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