India registered a spectacular victory of 95 runs on Netherlands In ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026But celebrations paled after the all-rounder Shreyanka Patil He had to leave the field on a stretcher due to a painful ankle injury. captain Harmanpreet Kaur An update was provided after the conclusion of the game, with concerns growing over Patil’s availability for the remainder of the tournament.
This unfortunate moment happened on the first ball of the sixth over of the Dutch innings. After joining the attack during the powerplay, Shreyanka attempted to field a slow return after Phebe Molkenboer pushed the ball towards mid-on. As the 23-year-old bent down to collect it and change direction, her right ankle twisted awkwardly beneath her. Due to the pain, she immediately fell down and held the injured part, while teammates and medical staff ran to help.
Unable to stand or put any weight on her leg, Shreyanka was given treatment on the field before being secured on a stretcher and taken to a medical buggy. Shafali Verma completed the remaining over after the incident halted play for a while. Shreyanka was sent for a scan immediately after leaving the field, with the final diagnosis expected to determine whether she can further participate in the competition.
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Harmanpreet Kaur gave update on Shreyanka’s injury
Speaking after the match, Harmanpreet chose not to speculate on the severity of the injury and revealed that the team is still waiting for the medical staff to complete their assessment. The latest injury is especially heartbreaking considering Shreyanka’s difficult journey back to international cricket. Over the past year, he has suffered a number of physical setbacks, including a broken finger, shin problems and a wrist stress reaction that have ruled him out of major functions.
He also spoke publicly about the mental challenges he faced during his rehabilitation, making an inspirational comeback through impressive performances in franchise cricket before regaining his place in the India setup. His resurgence has made him one of India’s most valuable spin-bowling options, capable of performing well in all phases of the T20 innings. Seeing his comeback disrupted after just one ball against the Netherlands adds another painful chapter to his story.
“She is a player who is always eager to bowl and is ready whenever the team needs her. Hopefully, she will continue to develop into a great all-rounder. At this stage, I don’t have any clear updates.” Harmanpreet said during the post-match presentation.
India may need to rethink its plans before the match against South Africa
While India topped Group A after posting a strong total of 209/5 and comfortably defending the total, the focus has increasingly turned to Shreyanka’s fitness ahead of the crucial clash. South Africa In Manchester on 21 June. If she is out, the team management may be forced to reshuffle their bowling combination with the experienced left-arm spinner. Radha Yadav Emerging as the leading candidate to fill this vacancy. For now, India will hope that the scans give encouraging news and that one of their most promising all-rounders can make a swift comeback.
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