South Africa became the second team to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday as a result of Pakistan defeating New Zealand.
The Proteas, with 12 points from seven games so far, join hosts India in booking a place in the last four.
Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia and Afghanistan have eight points each but all four will be unable to match the 12 of South Africa in the last week of league games.
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Bringing the Protea Fire to the semi-finals 🔥
South Africa are through to the penultimate stage of #CWC23 👏 pic.twitter.com/v83TdskoUr
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 4, 2023
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