New Zealand
's
Martin Guptill has a badly bruised toe after suffering an injury against
Pakistan but the opening batsman is expected to be fit for the team's Twenty20
World Cup
clash against India, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
Guptill suffered a crushing blow to his left toe from a
Haris Rauf
delivery just before he was dismissed for 17 during New Zealand's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in
Sharjah
on Tuesday.
The experienced opening batsman was considered a doubtful starter for Sunday's Super 12 game against India in
Dubai
.
"Martin Guptill's left big toe is badly bruised and pretty sore but the sense is that he will still be available for Sunday night's game," New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.
"He will be further assessed at training tomorrow (Friday)."
New Zealand will train on Friday and Saturday ahead of the India game, with both sides having lost their opening Super 12 game against Pakistan.
The Black Caps have already lost fast bowler
Lockie Ferguson for the tournament due to a calf muscle tear.