South Africa's story has been one of repeated semi-final heartbreaks, reaching the semis four times in nine editions but always falling short. Whether it's the rain-rule miscalculation in the 1992 semifinal against England or the tied result in 1999 that propelled Australia to the final on a better run-rate, the Proteas have never been able to progress beyond the semi-final stage. However, the intensity displayed by them this time suggests they are poised to overcome it.
