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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.