South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has revealed he is not “100 percent” ahead of their Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against Australia on Thursday.

Bavuma, who bats first, had trouble with his hamstring in the win over Afghanistan and might not be able to play in Kolkata on Thursday.

“Physically I feel alright. Obviously not 100 percent,” Bavuma told reporters.

“So this day becomes important in terms of a decision about tomorrow. I’m quite confident, but it’s not a unilateral decision that will be made.”

On his mindset on the eve of the semi-final, Bavuma added: “A bit nervous of the game. It will be our first semi-final as a team. But I think the feeling is no different from any game that we’ve encountered within the World Cup.”

Bavuma, 33, hurt his hamstring last Friday in the win over Afghanistan and had to walk around while he scored 23 runs.

The captain has been sick for two games already at the World Cup.

Tuesday, coach Rob Walter said, “We will not give Bavuma extra protection if the injury does not heal sufficiently and limits his play.”

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