New Zealand and South Africa, both undefeated, will compete for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group in a match that could determine momentum heading into the Super 8s.
The first Women's Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1973, two years before the first men's world cup in 1975.
With this win, Pakistan are now in the sixth spot with seven points, keeping their hopes alive of reaching the knock-out stage.
South Africa's attitude, rather than any change in tactics, will determine how well they do at the World Cup, says Quinton de Kock.
A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.
As captain, Kane Williamson would face suspension if New Zealand are fined again for a slow rate.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum batted with freedom in the nets on Wednesday and should be fit to play Sunday's ICC World Cup clash against Afghanistan.
New Zealand held off a spirited challenge from Belgium to make it to the final in the Champions Challenge hockey tournament.
West Indies have failed to understand English conditions and paid the price for their one-dimensional tactics of trying to bounce out opposition
England face unbeaten New Zealand in the first semi-final of 2016 World T20 at New Delhi's Ferozshah Kotla Stadium on March 30. While England have been champions in 2010, New Zealand will be eyeing their first World T20 title. Following is a factbox of the two teams:
With unbeaten New Zealand having already qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals, attention is focussing on the side's four players who have not appeared so far at the tournament.
India most buzzed team in CWC while 'favourites' Australia fail to impress fans on Facebook.
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