Fallible eves desperate for NZ scalp

With three defeats in a row against each of this World Cup's semifinalists -- Australia, South Africa and England -- India have repeatedly cracked under pressure, often after being in complete control

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A fallible India will look to be in control of their fate and seal the last semifinal berth in what would effectively be a virtual quarterfinal against a sprightly New Zealand, in the Women's World Cup here Thursday.

Harmanpreet Kaur's side would become the fourth team to book the semifinal berth if they get the better of the White Ferns here on the familiar mat of the DY Patil Stadium.

But any more errors like in each of their previous three outings will leave India dependent on other scenarios.

If India lose to New Zealand, they will need England to beat the White Ferns and then must also win their final group league match against Bangladesh to make the cut.

New Zealand, who need to win both their remaining matches to make the final four, find themselves heading into another contest under rain threat as there are predictions of "rain or thundershowers" towards the evening or night here.