South Africa became the second team to qualify for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan defeated New Zealand.

With 12 points from their first seven games, the Proteas have secured a spot in the final four alongside their hosts, India.

Despite having eight points apiece, Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia, and Afghanistan will not be able to match South Africa’s twelve in the final week of league play.

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