The winners of the match at Dambulla will play Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday morning, with Taylor conscious of the fact his side haven't played a full match since their loss to the tournament hosts on August 13. Their third pool match, against Sri Lanka last week, was washed out and only the bowlers had a workout in that curtailed match.
"It is going to be 12 days since we have actually had a bat," Taylor told the cricinfo website.
"There is going to be a little more anxiety probably (because of) the fact that we have not had a bat for 12 days than the actual game itself."
New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has said India's unpredictable run in the tri-series made them dangerous opponents.
India's convincing victory against Sri Lanka came in between two heavy defeats, including a 200-run hammering at the hands of New Zealand in the tournament opener.
Taylor was wary of their ability to bounce back from reversals.
"I think it almost makes them dangerous, they didn't play that well against us in the first game, and then they came back and played well against Sri Lanka. "Obviously they didn't play as well as they would have liked to play against Sri Lanka in the last match, that makes them dangerous."
India's batsmen have had a forgettable tournament, crumbling to scores of 88 and 103 in their defeats but Taylor refused to write them off.
"I think every top order has struggled, not just India. We struggled at the top and Sri Lanka had their troubles as well. It (the ball) has done lot of things. I guess their batting is under pressure but I would say even we were under a bit of pressure."
New Zealand's seam attack ruthlessly exposed India's frailties outside the off stump in the opening game. Their approach tonight would depend on the state of the wicket.
"Since our boys are tall they get a little extra bounce than most. So if it does bounce then we will have to wait and see. If it doesn't bounce to the knee height then we should pitch it up."
New Zealand medical staff have been keeping an eye on two allrounders in recent days.
Jacob Oram continues to battle a tight hamstring while Kane Williamson has a bicep niggle.
Batsman Martin Guptill is set to return after missing the last match with injury.
