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India's World Cup Blow: Star Opener Pratika Rawal Ruled Out of Semi-Final

Team India has suffered a significant setback ahead of their crucial semi-final match. Star opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out due to a foot injury sustained during fielding. She was the tournament's second-highest run-scorer with 308 runs, including a century against New Zealand. This injury creates a major gap in India's batting lineup for the high-stakes clash against defending champions Australia.

Key Points: Pratika Rawal Ruled Out of Women's CWC Semi-Final vs Australia

  • Rawal injured her right foot while fielding during the 21st over against Bangladesh
  • She has scored 308 runs in six innings with one century and fifty
  • Amanjot Kaur opened alongside Smriti Mandhana in Rawal's absence during the rain-hit game
  • The injury could also keep her out of the final if India advances past Australia
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Women's CWC: Indian opener Pratika Rawal ruled out of semi-final clash against Australia

Team India suffers major setback as top run-scorer Pratika Rawal is injured and ruled out of the crucial Women's ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia.

"Rawal, the tournament's second-highest run-getter, was injured during Bangladesh's batting innings - ESPNcricinfo"

New Delhi, October 27

Team India suffered a major blow as opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia, which is scheduled for Thursday, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Rawal, the tournament's second-highest run-getter, was injured during Bangladesh's batting innings in India's final league-stage game on Sunday, and could also miss the final if India get there.

The incident occurred during the 21st over of Bangladesh's innings, when Rawal, running to intercept the ball in the deep, appeared to injure her right foot. She did not bat in the rain-hit game, and Amanjot Kaur opened alongside Smriti Mandhana in her absence.

India Women delivered a clinical performance with the ball, restricting Bangladesh Women to 119/9 in 27 overs in their rain-hit ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Amanjot scored an unbeaten 15 in India's 8.4 overs of batting against Bangladesh before rain ended the contest.

Rawal has slammed 308 runs in six innings at an average of 51.33, with a century and fifty each and a best score of 122.

Rawal made 75 against Australia in Visakhapatnam and then hit a match-winning 122 against New Zealand in the ongoing Women's CWC. Against New Zealand, she also became the joint-fastest to 1000 runs in women's ODIs.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will lock horns with the defending champions, Australia Women, in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, which will take place at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Thursday, September 30.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Big blow for Team India! Rawal was our batting backbone. But we have good bench strength - Amanjot showed promise in the last match. Hope the team management has a solid backup plan for the semi-final against Australia.
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Sarah B
As an Australian fan, I have to say this is unfortunate timing. Rawal is a fantastic player and her absence will definitely impact the quality of the contest. Hope she recovers well, but also looking forward to a competitive match! 🏏
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Arjun K
Why do our key players always get injured before crucial matches? The team management should seriously look at injury prevention protocols. This keeps happening too often in important tournaments.
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Meera T
Pratika's 122 against New Zealand was one of the best innings I've seen in women's cricket! So sad she won't be playing the semi-final. But this is where our team depth will be tested. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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David E
Watching from England - Rawal has been outstanding this tournament. Her partnership with Mandhana was crucial for India's success. This injury couldn't have come at a worse time. Hope the team rallies around this setback.

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