South Africa, already assured of a semifinal berth, will look to extend their four-match winning streak when they face Pakistan, who are still searching for their first win of the tournament. The Proteas, sitting third with eight points from five games, have bounced back impressively after their opening defeat to England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In contrast, Fatima Sana\u2019s side, languishing at the bottom with just two points from rain-affected matches, must halt South Africa\u2019s momentum to keep their slim semifinal hopes alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, after winning the toss, said, \u201cWe are going to bowl first. The pitch looks like a good one. The weather is as well. Diana and I are the two frontline pacers, and then we have a good spin attack. Four spinners, to be exact. Everything depends on this game. We need to be calm and composed. We have to be more calm and composed against South Africa. We will try to win. Same team for us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said, \"Not the worst thing to bat first. We have done well chasing through the competition. Obviously, the last time we batted first in this tournament didn't quite go according to the plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have already qualified for the semi-finals. It will be a good thing to test ourselves today. Really proud of the group for how we managed to bounce back. We have put that performance behind us. Hopefully, we put in a better performance today batting first. Just one change. Ayabonga Khaka comes in for Masabata Klaas.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Playing XIs:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have already qualified for the semi-finals. It will be a good thing to test ourselves today. Really proud of the group for how we managed to bounce back. We have put that performance behind us. Hopefully, we put in a better performance today batting first. Just one change. Ayabonga Khaka comes in for Masabata Klaas.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso (wk), Chloe Lesleigh Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba<\/p>\r\n\r\n