Pakistan to clash with South Africa in crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup match.

KARACHI -- Both Pakistan and South Africa have all to play for when they clash in the crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group-B clash at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Sunday. South Africa are currently leading the group with four points coming from two victories, while Pakistan have a win and a loss in their two matches. Opener Javeria Khan will lead the team tomorrow following Bismah Maroof's injury in Pakistan's last match against England, which ruled her out of the remaining tournament. Pakistan have two points from two games (win against West Indies, defeat to England), a win tomorrow will give Pakistan a real shot at a semi-final spot considering their last match is against lowly Thailand.

On the other hand a victory for South Africa will almost guarantee a semifinal spot for them. The two teams competed in an enthralling five-match T20I series last year which was won by South Africa 3-2, with Pakistan winning the first and the third match of the series. All-rounder Aliya Riaz, who scored 41 off 33 balls in Pakistan's 42- run defeat against England on Friday, feels her side has the...

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