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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Anushka's debut: 44 off 30 & 103-run stand with Gardner
- 2🏆 Giants perfect: 2 wins, latest 192/5 vs MI powered by Wareham-Fulmali
- 3💡 Picked for INR 45 lakh after MP league heroics; off-spin untapped
- 4🔮 Quick recovery expected—vital for Giants' WPL 2026 playoff push
"The 22-year-old Gujarat Giants batter sustained an injury to her hand while fielding against the Delhi Capitals"
Anushka Sharma, the explosive 22-year-old all-rounder for Gujarat Giants, has been ruled out of their crucial WPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians after picking up a minor hand injury. Fans are gutted as the young star, who lit up the tournament with a fiery debut, sits out Tuesday's blockbuster at DY Patil Stadium.
Fiery Debut Turns Sour
Anushka Sharma burst onto the scene in WPL 2026, smashing 44 off 30 balls in her debut against UP Warriorz, stitching a massive 103-run stand with skipper Ashleigh Gardner to power Gujarat Giants to 207/4. That thrilling defense by just 10 runs had fans dreaming big. Against Delhi Capitals, she fired 13 quick runs with a six and four, plus a stunning boundary save denying Jemimah Rodrigues a maximum—before the injury struck while fielding.
Bought for INR 45 lakh at the auction after dominating Madhya Pradesh Women's League, Anushka's off-spin hasn't been unleashed yet, but her batting flair made her indispensable. Gujarat Giants posted 192/5 against MI thanks to Georgia Wareham's 43* and Bharti Fulmali's blistering 36 off 15*, with Shabnim Ismail snaring 1/25 for the opponents.
"Anushka is under the close supervision of the team's medical staff and is progressing well. She will be a big miss for the side, but her health and long-term well-being remain our priority."
With two wins from two, Gujarat Giants march on, but Anushka Sharma's swift return is key to their title charge.
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