India have included Shafali Verma in the squad as a replacement for Pratika Rawal, but the youngster faces a tough challenge as India prepare to take on Australia in the first semi-final.

Back in training two days out from India's semi-final, she was in mismatched gear but entirely of the group | ESPN.com

Will Shafali Verma rise to the occasion against Australia after a year of challenges and determination in her ODI journey?

Pratika, the current Indian opener alongside Smriti Mandhana, who has been vital to India's lineup, suffered an ankle and knee injury while fielding in India's last group match against Bangladesh

Raman advises Shafali Verma to maintain her unique style as she aims to reclaim her place in the Women’s World Cup.

When the World Cup squad was announced in August, Shafali was omitted in favor of Rawal as Smriti Mandhana 's opening partner. The selectors had opted for consistency over X-factor. Although she hasn't played WODIs for India since October 2024,