T20 World Cup SF picture: Proteas in control after India win, Pakistan keep hopes flickering

South Africa took control of Group 2 at the T20 World Cup on Sunday with a nervy win over India after Pakistan kept their faint semi-final hopes alive with their first win of the tournament in Australia.

Bangladesh got their challenge back on track and moved level on points with India by holding off Zimbabwe in a thriller to leave Group 2 in the balance with five teams separated by three points with two games to play.

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David Miller and Aiden Markram both hit half-centuries to lead South Africa to a five-wicket win with two balls to spare after the Proteas' fast bowlers, led by Lungi Ngidi who took 4-29, restricted India to an under-par 133-9 on a lively Perth pitch.

Miller, who scored 59 not out, and Markram, who made 52, put on 76 after the side's top order fell cheaply as they made hard work of what looked like a routine chase.

"Fortunately we got the momentum we needed," said captain Temba Bavuma of his middle-order pair.

"We came into the tournament as non-favourites and we will keep flying under the radar," he added with his side unbeaten after three matches. "We will keep improving and that's what we are doing."

India's attack made early inroads with left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh striking twice in three balls.

First he removed Quinton de Kock, caught by KL Rahul for one, then two balls later had Rilee Rossouw, who made a century in the previous match against Bangladesh, lbw for nought.

Markram and Miller steadied the innings from 24-3, crawling to 40-3 at the halfway mark.

The pair then went after off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was left crestfallen when the normally safe hands of Virat