South Africa’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup have been dashed after they suffered a shock defeat in opposition to the Netherlands of their ultimate group match in Adelaide on Sunday. The Proteas have been in an advantageous place to enter the final 4 stage, however have been ultimately stranded on 5 factors from as many video games. Ultimately, India (eight factors) and Pakistan (six factors) superior to the semi-finals from Group 2. Following the defeat to the Netherlands, Cricket South Africa (CSA) issued an official assertion, expressing their “disappointment” over the Proteas’ shock exit from the event.

“The reality is that the Team did not perform to expectations, which occasioned this disappointing outcome. It is our duty to regroup and rebuild based on our glaring shortcomings at the T20 World Cup,” the assertion learn.

The assertion additionally added that the administration had hopes that the Proteas will attain the ultimate

“The Proteas went to the ICC T20 World Cup with high hopes that they would make it to the final. CSA supported the team on their campaign and held high hopes that they will carry through. It is unfortunate that they did not make it as we had all hoped. However, it is incumbent to support them into the future.

“It is evidently arduous for all of us to be confronted with this disappointment. However, our focus must be rebuilding the crew for future success. Lessons learnt from this expertise can be inculcated into methods to redeem from the weaknesses and construct a formidable assault in future,” the statement added.

New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the first semi-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

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Meanwhile, England and India will face off in the second semi-final at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

The final will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Sunday.