Corlett Drive in Johannesburg will be closed on Saturday due to the Indian Premier League semi-final taking place at Wanderers, police said.

Spokesperson Superintendent Eugene Opperman advised motorists to use alternative routes as the closure will last for the whole duration of the match.

South Africa had not just organised the logistics for the tournament, but raised enduring levels of support and excitement for the event, according to IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi.

Modi said hosting the Indian Premier League should benefit South Africa economically, adding that government had been "exceptionally accommodating".

Cricket South Africa has also welcomed the IPL with open arms, makings its world-class stadiums available.