The reality check Raj referred to there was a Duckworth-Lewis defeat when India could only muster 96-7 from 20 overs with a top score of 24.

India's Mithali Raj: "We would have batted first so we got what we wanted and we are looking forward to a better performance in our batting. Pakistan was a reality check and today is must win game for us against a very good side."  

Ebony Rainford-Brent
Ex-England batter on BBC Test Match Special

"I think this wicket is going to be another disappointment. The wicket is just mud that has been rolled. There's nothing to help the ball skid through.

"India have gone pretty much all spin, their plan is to take the pace off it because there is nothing in the wicket."

Sad news for Danielle Hazell, not just out of this match but the whole tournament after straining her left calf muscle during training. She will be replaced by Laura Marsh of Kent.

England skipper Charlotte Edwards: "We don’t really know how this pitch is going to be play, we feel our strength is in our batting and hopefully we can chase anything down.

"We travel the world playing at these wonderful grounds, a month ago we were at Table Mountain and now here. We are very fortunate and hopefully we can put in a good performance.

"The girls are relaxed and looking forward to it."    

The news is that England have won the toss and have opted to field first. There is one change in their side with Danielle Hazell injured and replaced by Rebecca Grundy.

Welcome along to another day of thrills and spills T20 style. We will have New Zealand and Pakistan in the men's tournament later but we begin with a classic showdown in the women's game between India and England from the stunning Dharamsala ground.