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Gujarat Giants suffer blow as Anushka Sharma out with injury after dream WPL debut

Akshita Patel

GG lose young batter to hand injury [Source: AFP Photos]GG lose young batter to hand injury [Source: AFP Photos]

Gujarat Giants have received an early blow in their WPL 2026 campaign after young batter Anushka Sharma has been ruled out of the match against the Mumbai Indians because of an injury to her right hand.

The 22-year-old, who impressed in her debut game, picked up the injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals and will be sidelined for a short period as she recovers.

Anushka Sharma injured while fielding, replacement named

During the Gujarat Giants’ match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday night, Anushka Sharma hurt her right hand. Although she completed the game, scans later confirmed a minor injury, forcing the team management to rest her as a precaution. 

The franchise released a statement confirming that Anushka will be out for a short period and is under close medical supervision. 

She has travelled with the team to Navi Mumbai and was seen with her right hand strapped, but will not take part in the match against the Mumbai Indians. 

According to Cricbuzz, Delhi batter Ayushi Soni has been named as her replacement for the game. The timing of the injury is unfortunate for Gujarat, as Anushka had made an immediate impact in the tournament. 

Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians have received a boost with Hayley Matthews returning to the side, though Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out due to illness. 

Who is Anushka Sharma? WPL’s new rising star

Anushka Sharma has become one of the talking points of WPL 2026. The Madhya Pradesh all-rounder was bought by Gujarat Giants for ₹45 lakh at the auction, making her the most expensive uncapped player of the season.

She announced her arrival in style on debut against UP Warriorz, scoring a composed 44 off 30 balls at No.3. 

Her knock helped Gujarat post a big total of 207 runs and secure a 10-run win. She followed it up with a stunning boundary save against the Delhi Capitals. 

Born on April 5, 2003, Anushka Sharma has scored over 600 runs in the domestic circuit and picked up more than 20 wickets. 

In the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, she scored 207 runs and took nine wickets, earning her WPL call-up. Though the injury comes as a setback, Gujarat Giants will hope to have their young star back soon as she continues her promising start to life in the WPL.