LIVE: Rain stops play in South Africa-Pakistan CWC25 clash
Having sealed a semi-final berth already, South Africa take on Pakistan, who need a win to stay alive in the tournament.
Pakistan got an early breakthrough in their encounter against South Africa, dismissing Tazmin Brits in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 clash before rain halted play.
Brits departed for a duck with Fatima Sana picking up a wicket in the very first over after the opener was caught out at slips.
Sana removes Brits in the first over | CWC25
Pakistan Skipper Fatima Sana nabs the early wicket of South Africa opener Tazmin Brits during their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 contest.
With four wins in a row under their belt, South Africa will take on Pakistan, who eye their first win, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo for an intriguing World Cup contest. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to field first.
The Proteas are currently placed third on the standings and have secured their place in the semifinals will look to build on the momentum against Pakistan, who have two points and sit at the bottom of the eight-team points table.
Pakistan face South Africa in a must-win encounter | Will To Win Preview Show | CWC25
Crystal Arnold previews the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash where Pakistan face a stiff challenge against South Africa to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Squads:
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah.
