The South African side dismissed Sri Lanka for 133 and then took just 18 overs to knock off the runs for the loss of one wicket.

　　AB De Villiers lauded his spinners for the way they bowled to the Sri Lankans, one of the better batting sides against spin.

　　Imran Tahir claimed 4-26 to mow down Sri Lanka's middle order and JP Duminy notched a hat-trick at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

　　South Africa captain AB de Villiers.

　　"I wouldn't say it's the best, but definitely the most important performance in the most important game to date. So very proud of the way the guys stepped up to the plate. We just worked really well today as a bowling unit today, and the fielders backed it up exceptionally well."

　　This was South Africa's first knockout victory in 23 years of playing World Cup Cricket.