SA battling up against Pak bowling in first semifinal

Nottingham, June 17: A hugely confident South Africa will look to continue to unleash their all-round prowess against an unpredictable but resurgent Pakistan in the first semifinal of the Twenty20 World Cup here tomorrow.

South Africa have been on the roll with their five-match unbeaten streak in the tournament, and they are the favourites to win the title after their emphatic wins against the West Indies, England and holders India in the Super Eight stage.

But the Graeme Smith’s men, known for faltering in crucial matches, will also try their best not to choke again in their bid to reach any World Cup final.

The Pakistanis, mercurial as the unpredictable nature of a Twenty20 game, would look to rely on their bowling strength to fancy their chances against the Proteas at Trent Bridge here tomorrow.

South Africa have been the most balanced side in the tournament. Their batting have come up short twice — against New Zealand and India — but on both occasions their bowlers rescued with some clinical performances.

Smith and company clearly have the upper hand in batting with the Pakistanis having failed to click as a unit in that department so far in the tournament. –PTI