India's first match in the Women's T20 World Cup will be played against Pakistan on Sunday (February 12). Team India's concern has increased before this match. It is difficult for star opener batsman Smriti Mandhana to play in the match. He had injured his finger during the practice match. The 26-year-old opener sustained the injury while fielding during the warm-up match against Australia.

An ICC source told news agency PTI, "He got hurt during the practice match. We cannot say that she is out of the World Cup right now, but she cannot play the match against Pakistan. The left-handed batsman did not open in the match against Australia. He batted at number three. She was able to face only three balls.

as Mandhana did not play in the second warm-up match against Bangladesh. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's fitness is also a matter of concern. He injured his shoulder during the tri-series final against South Africa last week. He said after the final match, “The body is fine. Rest will improve its condition. ”She could not bat in both the practice matches.

The 10 participating teams in the tournament have been divided into two groups. Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and New Zealand are in Group-A along with South Africa. Group-B has England, Ireland, Pakistan and West Indies along with India. India will begin their campaign in the tournament against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 12 in Cape Town. After that, on February 15, there will be a match against the West Indies on the same ground. There will be matches against England and Ireland in Port Elizabeth on February 18 and 20 respectively.