India's first ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match against arch-rivals Pakistan was washed out on 16th February without a ball being bowled, denting the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side's last-minute preparations. Heavy downpour resulted in the match being called off without the toss being held at the Allan Border Field, days of the showpiece starting 21st February.
India will face West Indies in their second and final warm-up game here on 18th February. The T20 World Cup will begin on 21st February with a mouth-watering contest between the Indian women and current champions and four-time winners Australia women in Sydney.
Elsewhere, England defeated New Zealand by six wickets in Adelaide in their first official warm-up game. Australia's preparations were also hampered as they were unable to play their warm-up match against the West Indies on 15th February due to a wet outfield. Bangladesh's match against World Cup debutants Thailand here was also called off.