Vaughan promises to keep cool

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Victory for either side should ensure their qualification for the semi-finals - in England's case for the first time since 1992 - and there are fears the high stakes could prompt a fiery encounter.

"It should be a great contest, the biggest game of the World Cup so far, and we're looking forward to it," said Vaughan. "We want the game to be played in a hard-fought spirit. Banter in the middle is great for the game and I'm sure there will be plenty of it, but you don't want it to go over the edge."

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has a habit of inciting rows between the two sides, which began with a stormy encounter with former England captain Nasser Hussain during the 2003 series after he had referred to his rival as "whatsisname".

Smith and Kevin Pietersen have also grown to dislike each other, with the Hampshire batsman referring to the Proteas skipper as "a muppet" and admitted yesterday: "I think everyone knows we don't get on."

However, Vaughan described Smith as a "very good captain and a very good leader", adding: "I have a huge amount of respect for him."