Vadodara, Feb. 14 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana acknowledged the impact injuries have had on the team before the Women's Premier League 3 season opener but feels there is enough talent and firepower in the squad to overcome the unprecedented setbacks.

RCB will begin their crusade to defend the WPL title against the Gujarat Giants in the season opener on Friday at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.

After bolstering their squad in the mini-auction, the RCB camp has been plagued by injuries. The defending champions found themselves in a peculiar spot after losing key players before the commencement of their WPL campaign.

On the eve of the tournament opener, Mandhana exuded confidence in the current ...