England beat Pakistan to keep semis hopes alive

Pakistan`s Sidra Ameen (L) plays a shot watched by England`s wicketkeeper Amy Jones during the Women`s Cricket World Cup match between England and Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Photo/AFP

Defending champions England continued their Women's World Cup resurgence with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday to stand on the brink of the semi-finals.

England pace bowler Katherine Brunt roared back into form after an indifferent tournament, taking 3-17 as she and Sophie Ecclestone (3-18) helped bundle Pakistan out for 105 in Christchurch.

Meanwhile, South Africa on Thursday became the second team to qualify for the semi-finals after their league match against West Indies was abandoned due to rain at Wellington.

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