A distraught Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur conceded that her team didn't play its best cricket during the 58-run thrashing at the hands of New Zealand in their Women's T20 World Cup opener but remains confident that her players are capable of much better performances. India were bowled out for 102 in 19 overs in their pursuit of 161 with not a single player reaching an individual score of 20.

"We didn't play our best cricket. Going forward we know every game is important," Kaur said at post-match presentation ceremony. She didn't agree that 161 was a difficult target on a slowish track.