Buoyant Pakistan ready for England challenge.

KARACHI -- After a stunning all-round performance against reigning champions West Indies, Pakistan women are confident of another strong display in their second ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash against England on Friday. Pakistan drawn in Group B started their campaign in style by defeating West Indies by eight wickets in a refreshingly dominant performance with both bat and ball on Wednesday. Batting first the bowling efforts of Diana Baig, Nida Dar and Aimen Anwar restricted West Indies to 124 for seven in the allotted 20 overs. Player-of-the-match Javeria Khan (35), Muneeba Ali (25) and captain Bismah Maroof (38 not out) then led the charge with the bat as Pakistan sealed a comfortable eight wicket win in the penultimate over of the match played at Canberra's Manuka Oval. Javeria set the tone of the chase with a stroke-filled 35 off 28 balls, her innings included six fours. The right-handed opener who is one of Pakistan's most experienced players with a total of 98 T20I outings is confident of repeating the heroics against the formidable England outfit. Javeria Khan said:

'We can't thank the Almighty enough; we succeeded in giving a total team performance against West Indies. The bowlers set the tone and they were very well supported by fielders and batters' both, it was a complete team effort. '[On the England match] T20 is a kind...