India's Smriti Mandhana forced off during T20 World Cup opener against Australia

The 23-year-old suffered what appeared to be a shoulder problem just an over into the chase in Sydney after diving in the outfield

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Smriti Mandhana gave India an injury scare after being forced off just one over in Australia's chase in the T20 World Cup opener in Sydney.

The four-time winners, hosts and tournament favourites were beginning their pursuit of 133 to win at the Showground Stadium when the batter was removed from the action.

From the fifth delivery of the chase, Alyssa Healy pushed the ball through cover, leading to Mandhana pursuing the ball to the rope.

She put in an almighty dive to retrieve the ball but collided with the nearby advertising hoardings located just meters away from the perimeter.

Mandhana initially landed on her left arm before her shoulder slammed into the electronic board, though she did prevent the ball going for four.

Despite being treated by India's medic she lasted just one more ball before being taken from the field for further treatment.

Tests will determine the damage sustained by the 23-year-old, who is expected to be one of India's premier batting threats during the competition.

In the India innings, she struck 10 from 11 balls before being trapped lbw by Jess Jonassen.

India's next game is not until Monday (February 24) when they face Bangladesh in Perth.

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