Has Vishmi Gunaratne Avoided Serious Injury After Knee Blow in Women's World Cup?

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Has Vishmi Gunaratne Avoided Serious Injury After Knee Blow in Women's World Cup?

Synopsis

In a dramatic turn of events at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, rain disrupts the match in Colombo. However, Sri Lanka's opener, Vishmi Gunaratne, avoids serious injury after a painful knee blow. Will she return to lead her team to victory?

Key Takeaways

  • Vishmi Gunaratne avoided serious injury in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
  • Rain interruptions impacted the match schedule.
  • Sri Lanka is currently seventh on the points table.
  • South Africa is on a winning streak, sitting third in the standings.
  • The team's resilience is crucial for upcoming matches.

Colombo, Oct 17 (NationPress) Once again, rain disrupted the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Colombo, but Sri Lanka received some reassuring news amid the weather chaos — opener Vishmi Gunaratne has fortunately avoided serious injury after being forced to retire hurt during their group-stage match against South Africa Women at the R. Premadasa International Stadium on Friday.

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) medical team confirmed this positive update following assessments made during a rain delay. “Vishmi Gunaratne retired hurt while batting after the ball impacted her left knee while trying to complete a run in the ongoing game against South Africa. She is currently receiving treatment, and medical evaluations have determined that no serious injury has occurred. The team management has indicated that Gunaratne will return to bat,” SLC posted on X.

The incident took place early in Sri Lanka’s innings when Gunaratne, attempting a quick single, injured her left knee while trying to slide her bat into the crease. The 19-year-old opener was visibly distressed and needed to be stretchered off the field, temporarily leaving the hosts a batter short.

This injury coincided with South Africa, led by the in-form Masabata Klass, making quick progress with the ball. Klass, who has been performing impressively in this tournament, gave South Africa an advantage by dismissing Hasini Perera and Chamari Athapaththu in rapid succession.

Perera, who came in to bat in place of the injured Gunaratne, was bowled by a sharp inswinger from Klass that clipped the off stump, before the South African pacer trapped Athapaththu leg-before in the very next over. By the end of the powerplay, Sri Lanka found themselves under pressure with two wickets down and one batter retired hurt.

Earlier, Sri Lanka had won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to break a series of rain-affected results. The co-hosts have so far shared points against Australia and New Zealand, while facing defeats against India and England, currently positioning them seventh on the points table.

On the other hand, South Africa is in excellent form — having won three consecutive matches after an opening loss to England. With victories against India and Bangladesh, the Proteas sit third in the standings, and another win here would bring them closer to securing a semifinal spot.

Point of View

It’s crucial to highlight the resilience of our players. Vishmi Gunaratne’s ability to dodge a serious injury is a testament to the strength and determination of our team. While rain disrupted the match, the focus should now shift to how Sri Lanka can regroup and continue to fight for victory in the tournament. The nation stands behind them.
NationPress
19/10/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Vishmi Gunaratne during the match?
Vishmi Gunaratne sustained a knee injury after being struck by the ball while attempting to complete a run. Fortunately, medical assessments confirmed that she did not suffer any serious injury.
How did the rain affect the match?
Rain interruptions led to delays during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match, creating challenges for both teams in Colombo.
What is Sri Lanka's current standing in the tournament?
As of now, Sri Lanka is positioned seventh on the points table, having shared points against Australia and New Zealand while suffering losses to India and England.
What are South Africa's prospects in the World Cup?
South Africa is currently in strong form, having won three consecutive matches. Another victory would significantly enhance their chances of reaching the semifinals.
When is the next match for Sri Lanka?
The next match schedule for Sri Lanka will depend on the tournament fixtures, so fans should stay tuned for updates.
Nation Press