New Delhi [ India ], October 27 (ANI): Team India suffered a major blow as opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia , which is scheduled for Thursday, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Rawal, the tournament's second-highest run-getter, was injured during Bangladesh 's batting innings in India 's final league-stage game on Sunday, and could also miss the final if India get there.

The incident occurred during the 21st over of Bangladesh 's innings, when Rawal, running to intercept the ball in the deep, appeared to injure her right foot. She did not bat in the rain-hit game, and Amanjot Kaur opened alongside Smriti Mandhana in her absence.

India Women delivered a clinical performance with the ball, restricting Bangladesh Women

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