SA became the second team to reach the ICC Women's World Cup semifinals after Thursday's group match against the West Indies was abandoned due to rain.
SA were 61 for 4 after 10.5 overs at Basin Reserve in Wellington before the match was called off, with both teams receiving a point.
SA 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. The West Indies are third on seven points having played all seven of their matches, while India are fourth on six points with a game still to play.
Defending champions England are fifth on four points from five matches and face Pakistan in Christchurch on Thursday. The 50-overs tournament features eight teams in the round-robin phase with the top four advancing to the semis.
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