Pakistan’s campaign, in contrast, has been one of unfulfilled promises. Their bowlers – led by Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, and Sadia Iqbal – have repeatedly put the team in commanding positions, troubling both Australia and England with incisive spells. Yet rain and fragile batting have undone their efforts. They allowed Australia to recover after reducing them to 115/8, had England on the ropes before the match was washed out, and were denied another result against New Zealand. With elimination looming, Pakistan will once again bank on their disciplined bowling to give them a foothold, but their batting must deliver if they are to keep themselves afloat.
