South Africa became the second team to reach the Women's World Cup semifinals after Thursday's group match against the West Indies was abandoned due to rain.

South Africa were 61/4 after 10.5 overs at Basin Reserve in Wellington before the match was called off, with both teams receiving a point.

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South Africa have nine points and will finish second in the round robin stage behind unbeaten Australia, who lead with 12 points. Both teams have one round-robin match left.

West Indies are third on seven points having played all seven of their matches, while England and India are fourth and fifth respectively on six points with a game still to play.

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The 50-overs tournament features eight teams in the round-robin phase with the top four advancing to the semifinals.

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