But after 20 wickets fell on day one, four SA batsmen took control on Wednesday, with Jason Sangha (75), Conor McInerney (64), Harry Nielsen (49) and Liam Scott (43 retired hurt) all flourishing.
Here are all the head-to-head stats and numbers you need to know ahead of the second semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.
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A South Australian duo have struck half-centuries to give the Sheffield Shield leaders the upper hand over Tasmania in their fast-moving fixture.