Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 — Prema Rawat Named Replacement | India Injury Update June 19
Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with ankle injury. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat approved as replacement. Full injury update, India squad impact & what it means for the knockouts.
India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in England has been dealt a serious blow. Off-spinning all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the tournament following a right ankle ligament injury sustained during India’s Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley, Leeds, on Wednesday, June 17. The ICC Event Technical Committee has confirmed uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her replacement in the Indian squad.
What Happened — The Injury Moment Explained
The incident occurred during the fifth over of the Netherlands innings. Shreyanka had just bowled her first delivery of the match when Netherlands batter Phebe Molkenboer tucked the ball away towards mid-on. Shreyanka sprinted after the ball, bent low to cut it off, and as she turned — her right ankle buckled under her. She went down immediately.
It was a moment of painful bad luck. She had not even completed a single full over before her World Cup was effectively over.
Indian team medical staff were on the field within moments. The ankle was strapped on the ground, but Shreyanka was unable to bear any weight on her right leg. She was eventually carried off on a stretcher, with Shafali Verma completing the remainder of that over while Radha Yadav replaced her in the field.
Post-match scans confirmed the extent of the damage: a right ankle ligament injury that rules her out for the rest of the tournament.
ICC Confirms Prema Rawat as Official Replacement
The ICC moved quickly. In an official statement, the governing body confirmed:
“The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Prema Rawat as a replacement for Shreyanka Patil in the India squad. Rawat was named as a replacement after Patil was ruled out following an injury to her right ankle that she sustained while fielding in the match against the Netherlands on Wednesday.”
Who is Prema Rawat?
Prema Rawat, 24, is a leg-spinning all-rounder from Royal Challengers Bengaluru. She was already in England with the India A squad when the injury occurred, which made the transition seamless.
While she is yet to earn a senior India cap, her record at the domestic and A-team level is impressive:
- Took 8 wickets at an average of 9.62 in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament for India A
- Featured regularly for RCB in the Women’s Premier League, gaining experience in high-pressure franchise cricket
- Was part of the India A touring party in England before her call-up
This will be her first senior international squad inclusion.
Shreyanka Patil’s Injury History — A Troubling Pattern
This ankle ligament injury is the latest in a string of setbacks that have disrupted one of India’s most promising young careers.
Timeline of her injury troubles:
| Period | Injury |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | Left-hand finger fracture (Women’s Asia Cup vs Pakistan) |
| Late 2024 | Shin splints in both legs |
| Early 2025 | Stress reaction in the wrist |
| 2025 WPL | Missed the entire tournament due to injury |
| June 2026 | Right ankle ligament damage (T20 World Cup vs Netherlands) |
After spending close to a year on the sidelines, Shreyanka had worked her way back through the Women’s Caribbean Premier League in 2025, representing Barbados Royals. She then played a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s WPL 2026 title-winning campaign. Her comeback felt complete.
At the T20 World Cup, she had already played in India’s opening win against Pakistan in Birmingham — bowling three economical overs for 17 runs. The Netherlands match was supposed to be her next step. Instead, it ended her tournament.
Impact on India’s T20 World Cup Campaign
India had won both their Group A matches heading into this setback — beating Pakistan first, then the Netherlands by 95 runs. They sit at the top of their group. But the spin bowling unit now faces a reshuffle.
Remaining India fixtures in Group A:
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 21 | South Africa | Manchester |
| June 25 | Bangladesh | Manchester |
| June 28 | Australia | Lord’s, London |
Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav remain the backbone of India’s spin attack. The introduction of Prema Rawat — with her leg-spin offering a different dimension — gives India an alternative option, but she will need to settle in quickly.
Shafali Verma was the standout performer in the Netherlands win, contributing 55 runs with the bat and 3 wickets with the ball, which softened the blow of Shreyanka’s exit.
Shreyanka Patil — A Talent That Keeps Getting Interrupted
Born on July 31, 2002, in Bangalore, Shreyanka Patil broke onto the national scene in the 2023 Women’s Premier League where she took 4 wickets for 12 runs in the final — a performance that announced her as a genuine match-winner.
Career highlights at a glance:
| Milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| WPL 2024 Purple Cap | Highest wicket-taker in the tournament (13 wickets for RCB) |
| WCPL 2023 | Led Guyana Amazon Warriors’ bowling charts (9 wickets in 5 matches) |
| ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer Nominee | Nominated for the 2024 award |
| First Indian in WCPL | Made history as the first Indian woman to play in the Caribbean Premier League |
| WPL 2026 | Played a key role in RCB’s second title win |
She is the kind of cricketer who wins tournaments. That’s exactly what makes this injury so frustrating — for her, and for Indian cricket.
Where to Watch India’s Remaining Women’s T20 World Cup Matches
India’s upcoming matches at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 can be watched on:
- Star Sports Network (TV broadcast in India)
- Disney+ Hotstar (live streaming in India)
- Sky Sports (TV and streaming in the UK)
- ICC.tv (select regions)
FAQs — Shreyanka Patil T20 World Cup 2026 Injury
Q1. Why is Shreyanka Patil out of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
She sustained a right ankle ligament injury while fielding during India’s Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley on June 17, 2026. Medical scans confirmed she could not continue in the tournament.
Q2. Who replaced Shreyanka Patil in India’s T20 World Cup squad?
The ICC approved leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her official replacement. Rawat was already in England with the India A touring squad.
Q3. Has Shreyanka Patil been injured before this?
Yes. She has had a difficult run with injuries since mid-2024, including a left-hand finger fracture, shin splints in both legs, and a wrist stress reaction. The ankle injury at this World Cup is her most recent setback.
Q4. What was Shreyanka Patil’s role in India’s team at this World Cup?
She was a key part of India’s spin-bowling attack, offering off-spin and useful lower-order runs. She bowled in India’s opening win over Pakistan, going for 17 from three overs.
Q5. Who is Prema Rawat?
Prema Rawat is a 24-year-old uncapped leg-spinner from Royal Challengers Bengaluru. She took 8 wickets at an average of 9.62 for India A in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament and was part of the India A squad touring England.
Article published: June 19, 2026 | Source: ICC official statement, verified match reports
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