London, June 7 -- India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has described the upcoming clash against Pakistan as a defining moment in India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign, saying the high-pressure fixture could set the tone for their entire tournament.

Speaking ahead of the marquee encounter, Harmanpreet stressed the importance of early momentum in the fast-paced T20 format and said the team must be ready to adapt quickly and play fearless cricket from the very first game.

She underlined the significance of consistency in a tightly packed group stage and said India's focus remains on executing plans under pressure and staying present in every match.

Highlighting the strength of India's top order, she backed openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali...