South Africa reach semis after Pakistan-NZ washout

However, the result means South Africa advance to the semi-finals to join defending champions Australia.

New Zealand remain fifth in the standings and with two tough group games remaining against the teams immediately above them, India and England.

Pakistan are still rooted to the bottom of the table, winless after five games.

Pakistan was 5-92 after 25 overs when rain returned for a second time. After a three-hour delay, the umpires called off the game.

Meidum-pace bowler Lea Tahuhu trapped Omaima Sohail on three and got the wicket of Sidra Amin for 9 before the first rain delay with Pakistan 3-52 in the 13th over.

Playing resumed more than 90 minutes later and Pakistan lost two more wickets, including captain Fatima Sana before the rain returned for good.