JAIPUR, India, Oct 31 - South Africa coach Mickey
Arthur is backing his fast bowlers to deliver another
match-winning performance in the Champions Trophy semi-finals
against holders West Indies on Thursday.
Arthur's team skittled out Pakistan for 89 to claim a berth
in the last four, Makhaya Ntini picking up five for 21 in an
inspired spell of fast bowling.
"If you look at the tournament most teams have struggled at
the top of the order," Arthur told reporters on Tuesday. "It is
indicative of the wickets we have played on.
"It was certainly our game plan to take wickets at the start
and I am sure we will get it right here too. We've done lots of
analysis and we have planned for West Indies."
South Africa were beaten by New Zealand in their opening
group match before bouncing back with victories over Sri Lanka
and Pakistan.
"We were a little bit rusty and it has taken some time to
find our rhythm but I believe we have grown strong as the
competition has moved on," Arthur said.
"You must remember we came out of winter and we were
supposed to play a one-day series in Sri Lanka which
unfortunately was called off."
Arthur also said his side would not take West Indies
lightly.
"We know West Indies have lots of star players who can turn
a game," he said.