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Ghosts of Knockouts Past: Can the Proteas Finally Overcome New Zealand in T20 World Cup Semi?
South Africa enters the semi-final unbeaten and favored, with coach Shukri Conrad emphasizing focus on preparation and improving fielding to shift pressure successfully.
- On Wednesday, South Africa meet New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata after a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in Delhi that topped their Super Eight group.
- After strong Super 8 displays, South Africa carry confidence into the semis as Shukri Conrad said the Proteas absorb pressure and focus on making history, not the 'chokers' tag.
- Conrad flagged fielding as the area to tighten, noting catching has been a slight weakness, while the top order led by Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and Ryan Rickelton is backed by a varied attack including Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen.
- The semi-final winner moves into the final, with Conrad saying a Wednesday victory could send South Africa to Ahmedabad for the final, just two wins from the trophy.
- New Zealand said the different venue will pose a new challenge, with Matt Henry on paternity leave and Jacob Duffy or Kyle Jamieson as potential replacements, head coach Rob Walter said.
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Ghosts of knockouts past: Can the Proteas finally overcome New Zealand in T20 World Cup semi?
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