The Proteas broke this fable by coming into the T20 World Cup closing for the primary time.© AFP
Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn are effectively conscious of the heartbreak that comes with being South African in ICC occasions, and each gamers have been emotionally overwhelmed because the Proteas broke this dangerous luck by coming into their first T20 World Cup closing. South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 9 wickets within the semi-final at Tarouba, Trinidad to achieve the ultimate after seven earlier semi-final disappointments. Former captain Smith tagged present captain Aiden Markram on his X account and wrote, “We're within the closing. Couldn't be happier for @edgemarkram and the crew, yet one more match to go.”
couldn't be happier than this @edzmarkram And crew, yet one more to go.
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 27, 2024
Steyn, the highest quick bowler of his time, was additionally delighted to see his nation attain the World Cup closing and lauded the good effort by the pacers in bowling out Afghanistan for simply 56 runs.
“Every thing is emotional right here. We're within the closing. That is powerful for the Proteas!” Steyn wrote on his X deal with, “That is subversive poetry in movement. Lovely to look at.”
There’s a very emotional ambiance right here.
we’re within the finals— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) June 27, 2024
The South African authorities additionally congratulated the crew for reaching the historic feat.
“Congratulations to @ProteasMenCSA on reaching their maiden T20 World Cup closing after beating Afghanistan by 9 wickets.” The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) additionally lauded the rivals for reaching the title conflict, although they have been disillusioned with the semi-final outcome.
“Not the type of ending we anticipated to this T20 World Cup. However hats off to the #AfghanAtalan for his or her unforgettable performances all through the occasion.”
“Congratulations to @ProteasMenCSA on making it to their first ever closing in World Cup cricket.”
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