Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Pakistan opener Omaima Sohail said on Friday that the team was still looking forward to a chance to make the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup , ahead of their clash with New Zealand on Saturday.

On Wednesday, Pakistan's hopes of a first victory at the World Cup were hit by rain, with their crucial fixture against England being abandoned after a second downpour in Colombo.

Chasing a revised target of 113 to win after earlier rains had reduced the match to 31 overs per side, Pakistan were well on their way at 34-0 in 6.4 overs when rains returned to end any chance of the match being completed - saving England from their first ever loss against the Green Shirts. Speaking at the pre-match press conference at the...