Pratika Rawal injured, set to overlook World Cup semifinal

India’s in-form opener Pratika Rawal is ready to overlook the knockout part of the Women’s ODI World Cup after sustaining a right-leg damage throughout the rain-hit encounter in opposition to Bangladesh on the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday (October 27, 2025).

The Hindu understands that Rawal was taken to a hospital inside the stadium premises quickly after limping off the sector. While the detailed medical report and an announcement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are awaited, a supply confirmed on Monday that Rawal is unlikely to recuperate in time for the rest of the match.

India faces defending champion Australia in a must-win semifinal on the similar venue on Thursday. Should Rawal be dominated out, the group administration could search an damage substitute forward of the high-stakes conflict.

The incident occurred within the twenty first over of Bangladesh’s curtailed innings when Rawal slipped on the moist outfield whereas trying to stop a second run. She appeared to have twisted her ankle and injured her knee. Although a stretcher was introduced onto the sector, Rawal opted to stroll off with the assist of her teammates.

“Team India all-rounder Pratika Rawal sustained an damage to her knee and ankle whereas fielding within the first innings in opposition to Bangladesh. The BCCI Medical Team is carefully monitoring her progress,” a BCCI spokesperson acknowledged shortly after Amanjot Kaur walked out to open the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana in Rawal’s absence.

Rawal has been certainly one of India’s standout performers this World Cup, amassing 308 runs from six innings, making her the second-highest run-getter within the match. Her prolific opening partnership with Mandhana has been instrumental in India’s marketing campaign, and her absence may very well be a significant blow forward of the semifinals.