"We have an edge on this wicket. We've played two games here. Australia has not played any. But they have a lot of experienced players who have played cricket in most countries. The way they assess the game is better." It was a pretty telling statement from Sidra Amin , ahead of Pakistan 's World Cup clash against Australia - an opponent they've never beaten before.

While Pakistan have lost both matches they've played in Colombo, to Bangladesh and India, the prevailing school of thought is that the slowish conditions - ones that Australia are yet to experience at this tournament - might help bridge the gap between the two teams. But only slightly.

"They have played all over the world. They know the conditions better," Amin said. "They play the WBBLs and the Hundreds, and come and

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