Women's World Cup 2025: Injury Woes Continue To Strike India, Pratika Rawal Walks Off Field In Pain During Bangladesh Clash

Women's World Cup 2025: Star India opener Pratika Rawal walked off in pain during the 28th match at the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025, against Bangladesh, on Sunday, October 26, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

After the sixth delivery of the 21st over, Pratika Rawal slipped while fielding and fell on the ground. Rawal's ankle was twisted badly and left the field in pain. 

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BCCI Issues Statement On Pratika Rawal's Injury

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an official statement, confirming Pratika Rawal's injury, stating that the Indian opener has sustained a blow to her knee and ankle while fielding. It added that the BCCI's medical team is monitoring her progress. 

“#TeamIndia all-rounder Pratika Rawal sustained an injury to her knee and ankle while fielding in the 1st innings against Bangladesh. The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring her progress,” BCCI stated.

Pratika Rawal's Numbers At Women's World Cup 2025

The 25-year-old's injury will be a problem for Team India ahead of their upcoming semi-final fixture against Australia on Thursday, October 30.

In the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025, Pratika Rawal displayed a stunning performance, amassing 308 runs from seven matches and six innings at a strike rate of 77.78 and an average of 51.33. 

Pratika Rawal made her debut in the Women's ODIs in 2024 against the West Indies. Since then, the 25-year-old played 24 ODI matches and 23 innings, scoring 1110 runs at an average of 50.45 and a strike rate of 82.84. She slammed seven fifties and two centuries in the 50-over format.

Recapping the first innings of the match, India won the toss and decided to bowl against Bangladesh. However, half of the time in the first innings was wasted after rain played a spoilsport.

The match was reduced to 27 overs per side due to rain. The Indian bowling attack displayed a stunning performance, restricting Bangladesh to 119/9 in the first innings.

India need to make 126 runs to win the match.