Mitchell Starc on Monday said Australia have lived up to their reputation of 'peaking at the right time' after overcoming a shaky start to win seven straight ICC World Cup 2023 matches.

The five-time champions take on South Africa in the second semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday after the two teams ended on 14 points each in the group stage. Australia lost a one-day series in South Africa followed by a series defeat to India ahead of the World Cup. They then suffered opening defeats at the tournament to the hosts by six wickets and the Proteas by a huge 134 runs.