India Women Face Injury Setback Ahead of Crucial T20 World Cup Clash with South Africa
Shreyanka Patil is ruled out of the tournament, as India prepares for a high-stakes encounter against undefeated South Africa in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
The story
India Women have been dealt a blow in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with off-spinner Shreyanka Patil ruled out due to an ankle injury. Patil sustained the injury during the match against the Netherlands and has been replaced by uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat, with the approval of the Event Technical Committee.
This development comes as India prepares for a significant Group A fixture against South Africa on Sunday, June 21, at Old Trafford in Manchester. Both teams enter the match with strong form; India currently leads Group A after two consecutive wins, while South Africa also secured a crucial victory in their previous outing. The Proteas will be looking to challenge India's top spot in what promises to be a pivotal encounter for semi-final qualification.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies Women vs Scotland Women | WT20I | West Indies Women beat Scotland Women by 7 runs | Stafanie Taylor (WI) 47 (19) |
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A | 1st | India Women lead Group A with 4 points from 2 matches (NRR +3.975). |
| ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A | 2nd | Australia Women are second with 4 points from 2 matches (NRR +3.875). |
| ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A | 3rd | South Africa Women are third with 2 points from 2 matches (NRR -1.097). |
What we'll be watching
- New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women [T20I], ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Southampton (June 19)
- Australia Women vs Netherlands Women [T20I], ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Southampton (June 20)
- Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women [T20I], ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Southampton (June 20)
- England Women vs Scotland Women [T20I], ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Leeds (June 20)
- South Africa vs India [T20I], ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Manchester (June 21)
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