Will Harmanpreet Kaur Compete Against Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 World Cup? Mandhana Offers an Update

Team India pulled off a much-needed win against Pakistan to keep their title-winning hopes in the T20 World Cup alive. After losing the season opener match against New Zealand, The Women in Blue secured a much-needed win against Pakistan, but skipper Harmanpreet Kaur suffered neck discomfort, which led to her leaving the match after being retired hurt. Ahead of India's 3rd T20I match, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has offered an update on the India Women's skipper.

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Smriti Mandhana Offers Critical Update on India Women's Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead of WT20 WC Clash 

Team India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana offered an update on skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, revealing that she is doing well and will be leading the side against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup group stage match at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, UAE. However, there is not much information on the physical condition of all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar, who had missed out on the match against Pakistan .

"She (Harman) is doing fine, and she will be fine for tomorrow.

"Pooja, I think the medical team is still working on her. So, the update will come only tomorrow during the match. But yeah, I don't think I can say anything at the moment," Smriti Mandhana said.

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The Indian women's skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur, had walked off the field after having gotten hurt in the previous game because of some discomfort in her neck. She was batting on 29 against Pakistan on Sunday. Team India won that game by six wickets. But they could still face an early elimination from the tournament following the loss to New Zealand in their opener. To qualify further in the tournament, the team needs to be in the top two positions to become eligible for playoffs, and they need to win the remaining set of matches to further strengthen their case to win the coveted ICC title.

On Wednesday, India takes on Sri Lanka, a team that upset them in the Asia Cup tournament to secure a win in the summit clash. Their chances of advancing to the semifinals are slim and are still yet to face Australia.

[With PTI Inputs]