Gujarat Giants All-Rounder Anushka Sharma Sidelined with Minor Injury
Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma faces a short break from cricket. She sustained a minor injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. ESPNcricinfo first reported this development.
Team Provides Update on Sharma's Condition
The Gujarat Giants issued a statement regarding Anushka Sharma's health. Anushka is under the close supervision of the team's medical staff and is progressing well, the statement said. It further added, She will be a big miss for the side, but her health and long-term well-being remain our priority.
This injury comes as a setback for the team. Sharma had shown promising form in her debut WPL season.
Anushka Sharma's Impactful Start in WPL 2026
Anushka Sharma made an impressive entry into the Women's Premier League. In her debut match against UP Warriorz, she scored 44 runs off just 30 balls. She also built a superb 103-run partnership with captain Ashleigh Gardner during that innings.
Her performance against Delhi Capitals was also notable. Sharma slammed a six and a four during her brief 10-ball stay at the crease. In the field, she stood out with a spectacular leaping effort at the boundary. This effort denied Jemimah Rodrigues a certain six.
It is important to note that Sharma is primarily an off-spin bowler. However, she has not yet bowled in the ongoing WPL 2026 season. Her batting and fielding contributions have been valuable for the Gujarat Giants so far.
Gujarat Giants Post Challenging Total Against Mumbai Indians
Meanwhile, the Gujarat Giants continued their campaign in WPL 2026. They faced the Mumbai Indians in the sixth match of the season on Tuesday. An unbeaten 52-run partnership between Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali proved crucial.
This partnership helped Gujarat Giants post a challenging target of 193 runs. Bharti Fulmali remained not out on 36 runs from just 15 balls. Her innings included three fours and three sixes. Georgia Wareham scored 43 not out from 33 balls, hitting five boundaries.
The team finished with a total of 192 runs for the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs. For the Mumbai Indians, several bowlers managed to take wickets:
- Shabnim Ismail claimed 1 wicket for 25 runs
- Hayley Matthews took 1 wicket for 34 runs
- Nicola Carey secured 1 wicket for 36 runs
- Amelia Kerr also took 1 wicket for 40 runs
The brief scores from the match summarize the action. Gujarat Giants scored 192/5 in 20 overs, with Georgia Wareham making 43 not out and Bharti Fulmali scoring 36 not out. Shabnim Ismail was the most economical bowler for Mumbai Indians, taking 1/25.
The Women's Premier League 2026 season continues to deliver exciting cricket. Fans are following updates on teams like Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals. The race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings adds another layer of competition to the tournament.
