South African cricket followers have reacted to the Proteas‘ semi-final exit within the palms of New Zealand within the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday night.

Temba Bavuma’s males got here into the match having gained two out of their three group stage matches to complete high of Group B.

The Kiwis posted a powerful complete of 362 runs of their 50 overs, requiring South Africa to attain at over seven runs per over.

The Proteas began strongly and appeared on monitor to succeed in their first Champions Trophy remaining in 27 years. Nevertheless, the lack of Temba Bavuma’s wicket shifted the momentum of the match. Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen struggled to ascertain a major partnership, leading to wickets falling at common intervals.

Ultimately, they misplaced by 50 runs regardless of David Miller’s sensible century.

Proteas eradicated from ICC Champions Trophy

@Dege_Crypto wrote: “As soon as once more the Proteas are choking. Nothing new. New match, identical end result. Time to comprehend that South Africa won’t ever win something worthwhile in cricket.

@venky013 wrote: “Really feel unhappy for the Proteas. Don’t perceive what goes improper with them in Knock Out matches. They appear to be okay within the league levels. They all of the sudden choke within the Semi Finals. Unhappy.”

Proteas final gained the Champions Trophy again in 1998 and thus far, it’s the solely ICC match the staff has lifted. Some followers felt South Africa misplaced the match midway into the chase.

“Proteas have to focus extra on psychological expertise coaching to develop psychological fortitude. They mentally misplaced the match earlier than the twentieth over mark,” @De_Collegekid tweeted.

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