'Didn't Want To Go Out On A Stretcher, So I Was Sure That I Would Walk, Even If I Had To Limp': Pratika Rawal On Her Injury During The World Cup

On November 2, 2026, India celebrated a year since their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory in 2025. Pratika Rawal, one of the key players, shared her experience of scoring a century against Zimbabwe on the same date she had scored a century in the 2025 World Cup. She mentioned how the India vs New Zealand match from the 2025 World Cup had been broadcast on television, and as they were stepping out to bat, a small font on the screen read "This day, Pratika Rawal scored a hundred against Zimbabwe."

The news of her century came as a pleasant surprise, affirming her determination to score a century on the exact same date.

However, not all was well for Rawal as she fell down during a match against Bangladesh, sustaining an injury that would rule her out of the tournament. Despite her determination to walk, even if she had to limp, the severity of her fracture was confirmed by an X-ray, marking the end of her World Cup participation. Rawal, while disheartened by the injury, expressed gratitude for the support she received from her family and the team during this challenging time.

She watched the rest of the tournament from her hotel room, witnessing India's semi-final and final victories, which brought her immense joy and relief.