South Africa through to Women's World Cup semis, England still in the hunt

:South Africa became the second team to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals after Thursday's group match against West Indies was abandoned due to rain, while England are still in the hunt after thrashing Pakistan by nine wickets.

South Africa were 61 for 4 after 10.5 overs at Basin Reserve in Wellington before the match was called off, with both teams receiving a point.

South Africa have nine points and will finish second in the round robin stage behind unbeaten Australia, who lead with 12 points. Both teams have one group match left.

West Indies are third on seven points, having played all seven of their matches, and will advance if South Africa beat India on Sunday. India are fifth on six points.

Defending champions England kept their hopes alive by defeating Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

All-rounder Katherine Brunt and spinner Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets apiece as Pakistan were bundled out for 105. Danni Wyatt led England's chase as her 76 not out helped wrap up the win in 19.2 overs.

England are fourth on six points, above India due to a better net run rate. They face Bangladesh in their final group match on Sunday.

The 50-overs tournament features eight teams in the round-robin phase with the top four advancing to the semis.

(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)