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Proteas Confidence Soars Post-WTC Win Ahead of T20 WC
8 Feb
Summary
- South Africa enters T20 World Cup with confidence from WTC triumph.
- Skipper Markram acknowledges potential upsets against associate nations.
- The team aims to overcome the 'chokers' tag with strong performance.
South Africa's captain Aiden Markram expressed confidence entering the T20 World Cup, citing their World Test Championship victory as a significant confidence booster. The Proteas, runners-up in the 2024 T20 World Cup, are set to commence their campaign against Canada. Winning their first major ICC trophy by defeating Australia in the World Test Championship final has helped the team shed its historical 'chokers' label.
Markram believes the public perception has shifted, reflecting the increased self-belief within the squad. He noted that while the WTC win provides significant belief, it does not guarantee an easy path, emphasizing the need for the team to perform at its best. South Africa is grouped with New Zealand, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada in Group D.
Recognizing the T20 format's potential for upsets, Markram cautioned against underestimating associate nations. He highlighted that the performance gap has narrowed, and any team can cause an upset with one or two players having an exceptional day. Recent matches in the tournament have already shown close contests that could have swung either way.
