WPL 2025: Shreyanka Patil ruled out of tournament, Ex-Gujarat Giants captain likely to replace her

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women have faced a massive blow just at the beginning of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. As per the reports in News 18, it is learned that off-spinner Shreyanka Patil is likely to be ruled out of the entire tournament.

Shreyanka Patil has not played any cricket since the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After the tournament, BCCI revealed that the off-spinner was suffering from 'shin splits.' It was expected that she would get fit ahead of the WPL 2025.

Shreyanka Patil didn't feature in the playing XI for the ongoing game against Gujarat Giants, drops hint on her injury through social media

However, that wasn't the case as Shreyanka Patil didn't feature in the playing XI for the ongoing game against Gujarat Giants, which is taking place at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Even skipper, Smriti Mandhana at the toss mentioned that they were forced to make changes in the XI.

Shreyanka also hinted about her getting ruled out of the WPL 2025. She shared the cryptic post on social media, with the caption: “Heartbroken, but I will fly again."

Heartbroken, but I will fly again. pic.twitter.com/et8VBYPO7q

— Shreyanka Patil (@shreyanka_patil) February 14, 2025

Shreyanka Patil was the purple cap holder in the last edition of the Women's Premier League

With reports now suggesting that Shreyanka is ruled out of WPL 2025, it will be a massive blow for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. She played a huge role in the franchise winning the title last year as she oozed her class with the ball throughout the tournament.

Shreyanka was the purple cap holder in the last edition of the Women's Premier League. She picked 13 wickets in the tournament including four wickets in the final against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) considering replacing Shreyanka Patil, Sneh Rana emerges as the frontrunner

The reports in News 18 also suggested that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise is considering replacing Shreyanka. All-rounder Sneh Rana has emerged as the frontrunner to join the defending champions as the replacement player for the rest of the season.

Sneha Rana went unsold in the WPL auction last year. She was part of Gujarat Giants in 2024 but the franchise didn't retain her. However, the all-rounder was spotted training with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of their opening game of the tournament.

This will be a massive opportunity for Sneh Rana to make a big impact and prove her worth. The franchise is expected to make an official announcement soon.

Coming to the first game, RCB didn't have a great outing with the ball as they ended up conceding 200 runs, especially after reducing Gujarat Giants to 85/3. They are fighting hard with the bat as the match heads towards an exciting finish.

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