The Semi-finalists of the 2015 World Cup are confirmed with co-hosts New Zealand take on South Africa in the first semis at Auckland on March 24 while defending Champions India take on four time Champions Australia in the second semis on March 26 at SCG, Sydney. Here are some interesting facts about both the semi-finals.
Australia have reached the Semi-Finals of a World Cup six times in the past and have won all of them.
Just like their Aussies, New Zealand have semis of the World Cup for 6 times in the past. But unlike their Trans-Tasmanian rivals, the Kiwis have lost all the six times.
South Africa have reached the semi-finals thrice and lost all the three times.
India have reached the semis five times and have won thrice and lost twice.
Under MS Dhoni, India are yet to lose a Semi-Final of an ICC tournament.
The winner of the New Zealand vs South Africa will make it to the finals for the first time in their history.
India take on Australia and South Africa face New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cups for the first time.
The last time these teams met in a knockout game of a World Cup was in the 2011 Quarter Finals when New Zealand and India returned home victorious.