'Enjoyed that': Head sends off rival with cheeky act

Travis Head had a special message for South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen upon dismissing the talented batsman after breaking a big partnership.

The World Cup semi-final started horribly for the Proteas with the score 4-24 after 12 overs.

However, Klaasen and David Miller put on a 95-run partnership before Head broke through.

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The off-spinner sent off Klaasen with a flick of the wrist, letting him know where to go. 

"There was something about that celebration that tells me he enjoyed that," former Aussie cricketer Callum Ferguson said on Nine's coverage.

"Travis Head, huge wicket for the Australians, Klaasen was looking absolutely glorious at the crease, and hitting them to all parts."

Footage then captured Proteas captain Temba Bavuma with head in his hands after the dismissal. Bavuma had earlier been caught behind for a duck.

Head was brought into the attack after Klaasen and Miller took a liking to Adam Zampa who had conceded 40 runs off five overs.

In his first over, Head took the wickets of Klaasen and Marco Jansen to put himself on a hat-trick, but it didn't come to fruition.

Ferguson described the bowling change as a "great move" while Ricky Ponting also praised Pat Cummins for his captaincy throughout the whole tournament. 

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"I think he's done a terrific job right through this tournament," he said on commentary.

"I think he's handled his bowlers really well, particularly Adam Zampa. I think he's used him really well through those middle overs, whenever he's needed a breakthrough he knows the exact right time to bring him back into the attack, especially being his leading wicket-taking option."

Miller went on to score a century for South Africa before they were bowled out for 212.