Asian Games 2026: Shreyanka Patil Returns After Injury, Named in India vs Japan Match

India are set to play their opening game at the Asian Games 2026 as they take on Japan at Karafuki Sports Park. All-rounder Shreyanka Patil has been named in the XI after returning from injury, with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur confirming the update during the toss.

Shreyanka, who had previously injured her right ankle during the T20 World Cup 2026, has finally made her international comeback in international cricket. 

In this article we will explore the match details, playing XIs and key stats of Shreyanka Patil. 

🚨 Toss 🚨#TeamIndia have won the toss and elected to bowl against Japan in the #AsianGames 2026 Quarter-final.

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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 18, 2026

India vs Japan Key Details and Playing XI

The match is a quarter-final clash between the two sides, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals. India have already opted to bowl first after winning the toss.

Match Details 

India vs Japan Playing XI

Here are the playing XIs for India and Japan:

Japan Women: Haruna Iwasaki, Akari Nishimura Kano, Mai Yanagida(c), Erika Oda, Ahilya Chandel, Shimako Kato, Ayaka Kato-Stafford, Ayumi Fujikawa, Hinase Goto(w), Erika Toguchi Quinn, Nonoha Yasumoto

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Gunalan Kamalini, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma

Shreyanka Patil Major Stats and Achievements

The 24-year-old Shreyanka Patil has been one of the brightest prospects in the Women's Premier League (WPL) over the years. This is one of the key reasons behind her backing for the Indian team. Her career has been short yet impactful. Below are her statistics in T20Is, T20s and ODIs.

Batting & Fielding

Bowling

Shreyanka Patil Major Achievements

Purple Cap Winner in WPL 2024: Shreyanka played a key role in helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win their maiden WPL title. She finished as the highest wicket-taker in WPL 2024 with 13 wickets in 8 matches.

Emerging Asia Cup 2023 Player of the Tournament: Shreyanka made headlines during the tournament, picking up 9 wickets in just 2 games and helping India A seal the title.

First Indian to Play in the Caribbean Premier League: She became the first Indian women's cricketer to be part of the CPL. She also finished as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 9 wickets to her name.