Alastair Cook has highlighted Hashim Amla as South Africa's "danger man" ahead of the Proteas' ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against England.
The 30-year-old batsman, who will open his side's innings alongside Colin Ingram tomorrow, scored 81 against Pakistan last week.
England's captain told Sky Sports News: "He's a massive player for them. He's a danger man and he's one of their key players.
"We have to strike early, if he gets in he's a danger to us but if we can get him out that puts pressure on the other players in their set-up.
"It's whichever side handles the pressure well tomorrow. People in that side, in your own side, have to stand up and deliver and that's what you have to do."
Amla has an average of almost 58 runs in one-day internationals.
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Sian Cowper
Sian Cowper
