LONDON: Following the victory, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stated that this is a very special victory and it will take some time to sink in. He also acknowledged how the side have suffered heartbreaks on multiple occasions in major tournaments, but have finally managed to put all of that behind them.
"It's been a special couple of days, at some points it felt like we were in SA. We prepared hard, we came in with a lot of belief and lot of doubters, glad we played well. Special moment for us and people back home, probably will sink in in a couple of days. The energy was there, I think us as a team have been wanting this. We've been relentless, getting to the doorstep consistently and experienced heartache, the sun's been with us. Hopefully, this win is one of many. KG is a massive player, a couple of days ago I went to the Hall of Fame inductees, I think he'll be on there in a few years. Came into the game under controversy and did what he did," Bavuma said during the post-match presentation.
He further praised both Markram and Rabada for playing pivotal roles in the victory and added that winning the trophy will shut down all of their doubters.
"Aiden is unbelievable, people have questioned his place, but he has character. He played in true Aiden fashion, he and Rabada have carried the character. We got ourselves into the final, there were doubters on the route we took, this win squashes that. Here's an opportunity for us as a nation, divided as we are, to unite. You can be rest assured we'll celebrate as one," Bavuma added. Agencies
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