South Africa, by contrast, enjoyed statement wins over India and the West Indies in the second phase.

"Whether you want to call us the underdogs or not, I think for us it is everyone's goal throughout the tournament to get to this stage," Santner told reporters at Eden Gardens.

"We are here now and we back ourselves on one-off games against most teams, being able to adapt as quick as we can to what's in front of us.

"South Africa look like a very good outfit as they have shown.

"I guess they are in the same boat as us now, it is one game and you are into the final," the left-arm spinner.