India, June 28 -- There is no room for error for Harmanpreet Kaur's India in the Women's T20 World Cup. The Women in Blue cannot afford another defeat as a loss against Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday would lead to India crashing out of the tournament before the semi-finals stage. The road became trickier for India after South Africa's narrow four-wicket win over Bangladesh in their final group-stage match on Sunday.

South Africa's net run-rate is +0.633, significantly lower than India's +2.268. The Proteas Women currently have eight points from five matches, while India have six from four matches. A win for India will make them level with South Africa, but a better net run rate would take the Women in Blue to the semi-final...