Colombo, Oct 23 (PTI) Mathematically still in contention, Sri Lanka would look for a comprehensive win over already-eliminated Pakistan and favourable results from other remaining league matches to stay alive in the semifinal race in the Women's ODI World Cup, here Friday.

Sri Lanka currently are placed at number six on the points table with four points and a net run rate of negative 1.035.

To stay alive in the tournament, the Chamari Athapaththu-led side must beat Pakistan by a big margin and hope for a string of favourable results, including India's defeat in both their remaining matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh.

Besides, Sri Lanka would also need England to beat fifth-placed New Zealand (also 4 points) on Sunday.

Sri Lanka have had a mixed tournament, registering one win,

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