India, March 1 -- South Africa, already qualified for the semi-finals, was keen not only to extend their unbeaten run but also to test their bench strength against Zimbabwe in their final Super Eights game. And with a five-wicket win in their last match before the semi-final against New Zealand in Kolkata, they did exactly that.

On match eve, batting coach Ashwell Prince had spoken about giving an opportunity to players who hadn't been playing regularly. Kwena Maphaka, Anrich Nortje and George Linde - the guys coming in for Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj - provided a glimpse of what they had to offer should the team need their services in the all-important games to follow.

Maphaka was the pick of the bowlers with 2/21 wh...