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Proteas v Australia: Five key battles that could define World Cup semi-final clash

SABC Sport looks at five key battles that could define the Cricket World Cup semi-final clash between Proteas and Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Temba Bavuma of South Africa during the 1st Betway ODI match between South Africa and Netherlands at Willowmoore Park on March 31, 2023 in Benoni, South Africa.

Temba Bavuma: People believe this could be the Proteas' year

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is cognisant of the sentiment surrounding the current crop of players' potentially ending South Africa's wait for a Cricket World Cup, but guards against any entitlement of a final.

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Keshav Maharaj moves to the top of the ODI bowling rankings

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj has moved to the top of the ICC's ODI bowling rankings for the first time in his career, overtaking India seamer Mohammed Siraj.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma with coach Rob Walter

Proteas will give Temba Bavuma time to prove his fitness ahead of World Cup semi-final

Proteas coach Rob Walter insists Temba Bavuma is not "undroppable" but will give his captain every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Thursday's Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against Australia.

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Proteas wanted a run-chase test ahead of World Cup semi-final

Rassie van der Dussen revealed that the Proteas wanted to chase down a target in their final group match against Afghanistan to test themselves ahead of the World Cup semi-final.

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Proteas warm-up for World Cup semi-final with victory over Afghanistan

The Proteas warmed-up for their World Cup semi-final with a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan after Rassie van der Dussen led the charge in the run-chase in Ahmedabad.