Experiencing a fifth World Cup semifinal loss is irritating, however South Africa will certainly take pleasure of their performances on this version of the occasion and veteran batter David Miller believes it is solely a matter of time earlier than they clinch the coveted trophy. World Cup’s perennial ‘chokers’ South Africa, having taken the group stage by storm with their power-packed batting, fell quick within the semifinal, however Miller’s century backed up by a disciplined bowling present stored Australia on the sting of their nervy three-wicket win over the Proteas right here on Thursday.
“It is fairly irritating to be trustworthy. Quinny (Quinton De Kock) talked about together with his 4 tons of, he’s okay to not rating any runs and win the trophy,” Miller advised reporters right here.
“You need to get by means of to the ultimate and have a crack on the trophy. We’re blissful to have hung in there and put up a complete. That is the sport of cricket.” The likes of tempo bowling all-rounder Gerald Coetzee, who made his ODI debut solely in March this yr, together with left-arm fast Marco Jansen have been spectacular for South Africa on this World Cup.
“Earlier than the event began, we talked about simply having nice reminiscences, and benefit from the journey. We ticked numerous packing containers, can positively look again and say we had a good time. It would not assist dropping a semifinal however guys confirmed numerous character,” Miller mentioned.
“All of us performed in numerous tournaments, completely different groups. It is certainly one of these factor. It wasn’t to be this event. However the guys are positively going to win a World Cup. We confirmed what we are able to do,” he mentioned.
Their final World Cup choke was within the 2015 semifinal in opposition to New Zealand in Auckland, the place the co-hosts gained with one ball remaining in a rain-affected match.
Requested in regards to the temper this time, Miller mentioned: “There have been much more tears in Auckland. Not a terrific feeling to lose a World Cup semifinal. However we had a terrific marketing campaign from the workforce, constant performances (on this version). People have stood out, to lose that is fairly irritating,” he mentioned.
Requested whether or not he’s mulling retirement, the 34-year-old mentioned: “I’ll see the way it goes. I can not reply how my physique feels proper now. I will take it yr by yr and assess. It is (the subsequent World Cup) a good distance away now.” Earlier than the match, skipper Temba Bavuma admitted that he was not 100 per cent match, however he nonetheless performed solely to return with a four-ball duck, capping off a depressing event with 35 being his highest rating.
However Miller backed his skipper and mentioned he has made the distinction as a pacesetter.
“He (Bavuma) did not get runs as he would have favored to. However he has carried out his health and he was wonderful, clearly he was not 100 per cent however the chief that he is, I believe he is actually stood up within the final year-and-half. He has taken ODI cricket to a different stage.
“Sadly he did not get runs. However to have a pacesetter like him is at all times essential. He did a terrific job,” Miller mentioned.
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