India thumped South Africa by six wickets in the second semi‑final of the 2014 T20 World Cup at Mirpur. Batting first, South Africa posted 172‑4, with Faf du Plessis scoring 58. Ravichandran Ashwin starred for India, claiming 3‑22, including the wickets of Hashim Amla, du Plessis, and AB de Villiers.
In the chase, India’s openers Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane provided a steady start. Virat Kohli then anchored the innings with an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls, striking five fours and two sixes. Contributions from Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina ensured India crossed the line comfortably, sealing their place in the final.