India, Oct. 20 -- The Indian women's cricket team were left shellshocked on Sunday as they fell to a third straight defeat at the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup, in Indore. India were in total control in the run chase, but then suddenly Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh gave away their wickets, when they needed to wrap off proceedings. The win saw England qualify for the semifinals, but Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. are now in a do-or-die situation.

India are fourth in the standings, with four points in five matches (two wins and three defeats). They are level on points with New Zealand, who have a lower net run rate.

Other than England, Australia and South Africa have also qualified for the semis. For the final berth, there are multiple qualific...