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Over the decades, South Africa have choked under pressure in key moments and high-voltage encounters in the World Cup. Be it through silly run-outs, poor umpiring decisions or just the inability to keep their feet on the ground, they have failed to win the sport’s most coveted trophy.
The heart of the matter
Even in the last edition, a spirited performance from the Black Caps in the semis sent them packing with tears of dismay and disgust. And once again, the so-called ‘chokers’ will be heading into the tournament with exceeding expectations, owing to their team balance and stature.
However, Faf du Plessis has taken the pressure off his boys by claiming that his team will just look to seize the opportunity in the big stage. He said:
He continued by adding that India and England are hot favorites:
The batsman further elucidated:
According to du Plessis, mental stability and adaptability hold the key to their fortunes.
What’s next?
For now, the final decider between Pakistan and South Africa is to be played on 30 January at 4:30 pm IST, with the series being evenly poised at 2-2. The Proteas have been far from their prolific best, and maybe therefore, not many have tipped them as the prime favorites to win a maiden World Cup crown.
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