28 June 2024 Punjab Khabarnama : South African captain Aiden Markram expressed his reluctance to play another match on the same pitch, but was delighted to see his team conquer a difficult track in the semifinal and reach their first T20 World Cup final. The pitch at the Brian Lara Academy stadium provided significant seam movement, which the South African fast bowlers utilized effectively to dismiss Afghanistan for a meager total of 56.
Markram expressed his satisfaction with South Africa’s victory on a difficult pitch. He mentioned that the wickets in the competition have been tough, and it is important for cricket to not always favor the batsmen.
South Africa will now travel to Barbados for the final, either against India or England. They have been accustomed to jumping from venue to venue throughout their careers, where conditions vary greatly. Therefore, they understand the importance of adapting and playing according to the pitch and the game at hand.
He noted that the team will make an effort to consistently take wickets with the ball and aim to achieve a score that can be defended from a batting perspective. It is important to remember that both teams have to play on the same wicket.
However, at the moment, Markram desires to savor the sensation of participating in a World Cup championship match. “The aspects that we are currently comprehending bring about a truly pleasant feeling. This team has been united for a considerable period as a white ball squad, and it is gratifying for us to reach the final.”
We have the confidence to compete with the best in the world and win trophies. Having the opportunity to do so is nice for us. Winning close games in the group and Super Eights stages has boosted our confidence.
He concluded that he has seen some inspiring pictures that motivate them to make a difference to people back at home. He is confident that this will not be the last time they play knockout cricket.