Proteas all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been served a legal notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after pulling out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to sign with the IPL side Mumbai Indians.
Marco Jansen believes the Proteas can remain focused and overcome their previous struggles in knockout matches after advancing to the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a win over England on Saturday.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged that his team's hopes of advancing in the Champions Trophy are virtually over following a tough six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai.
Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to a dominant 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan secured a historic seven-wicket victory over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday, completing their highest-ever run chase in ODI history.
Destructive Proteas batsman Heinrich Klaasen understands the significance of beating Pakistan on home soil and ending their five-match losing streak against the sub-continent side.