The only other team to remain unbeaten this World Cup -- apart from India - is New Zealand. Co-hosts of the tournament, the Black Caps have made the most of local conditions to display classy cricket through the league stages. If one felt the side peaked too soon, Martin Guptill's record 237* in the quarters vs West Indies blasted all doubts to smithereens.
Buyoyed by a massive win against West India at Wellington, Kiwis would now look stage an encore of sorts against the Proteas. Once again, home fans - this time in Auckland - will look to provide their heroes with the support they have deserved.
While all eyes would be on captain Brendon McCullum, Guptill has ensured that he will get enough attention too. He broke records en route to becoming the second highest ODI scorer and with two straight centuries this World Cup, would look for a hat-trick.
Of course, New Zealand have the bowling might to defend any total. The likes of Trent Boult and Tim Southee have repeatedly shown what the sound of timber is all about and will spearhead the attack in Auckland. With Adam Milne expected to support the pace duo and veteran Daniel Vettori trying to spin a web, it can be a good contest at hand in the battle for a place in the final.
Players to watch out for:
Martin Guptill: 498 runs from seven matches. He smashed 237 against the West Indies in the quarter-final.
Brendon McCullum: 269 runs from seven matches. The Kiwi captain has three fifties in the tournament so far.
Kane Williamson: 216 runs from seven matches with one fifty so far.
Trent Boult: 19 wickets from seven matches at an average of 14.63. Best figures 5/27.