Proteas could look to rest some regulars in Zimbabwe match

South Africa has already qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament with a 100 percent record so far, and may use the match against their neighbours to give other squad members a chance to play, and at the same time take the opportunity to rest those who’ve taken to the field in all six matches in India. 

Prince says it will be a consultative process with the medical team to determine who should sit this one out.

"There is an opportunity to have a look at some of the guys who haven't been playing regularly. There will be a discussion with the coach and the medical staff around the energy levels of the guys that have been playing, and we will see if there is anybody carrying some slight niggles that would be better suited to resting rather than playing another game, but I think there is an opportunity to look at the guys who haven't been playing."

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While the Chevrons have no chance of going further in the competition, Prince made it clear that they will afford them full respect going into the match and says they deserve credit for even reaching the Super 8s. 

He added that that it’s important they keep their wining momentum going into the knockout stage.

"First of all, we have to respect the opposition. They have done their bit qualify for the Super 8s and our neighbours have had a fantastic tournament. They'll be disappointed that this game won't be an opportunity for them to go further in the tournament, but from our point of view we've been really sharp and we want to ensure that we maintain that discipline and intensity."

He also believes his team has been tested in every department at the tournament, which has sharpened their skills to be able to face any opponent. 

He gave credit to the recent SA20 for also giving them the competitive edge going to the sub-continent.

"It's really satisfying that we have tested at different stages off the tournament so far, and different guys have stepped up. It's nice that we also had a competitive tournament back home with our SA20 leading up to the World Cup. It put most of the batters in a good frame of mind and in good form."

Careful not to suggest that they will go on to win the trophy, he admitted that the World Test Championship triumph has done their confidence a world of good. Prince noted that most of the squad members from that final in London last year are also in this team, with the addition of other experienced campaigners.