The South African team had the tag of chokers for 32 years, because they often got out of the tournament after playing poorly in big matches. In the T20 World Cup 2024, they gave their all in every match and changed history by winning the semi-final match for the first time in an ICC tournament and reaching the final. Under the captaincy of Aiden Markram, the team looked united and strong, it seemed that they would completely erase the stigma of being called chokers from their forehead. However, in the final match, the South African players played like champions, but could not get the trophy even after coming close to it.

Told defeat like hell

South Africa's left arm spinner Tabrez Shamsi shared two pictures on his social media. He described the defeat in the final as hell. Shamsi said that whether you play well or badly, silver can never become gold after losing. He said that his team tried their best to win the final with whatever they had, yet they lost and now this defeat is hurting like hell. Shamsi was so sad with the defeat that he was seen crying in despair on the field.

Whether u play badly and lose or play very well and lose, in my books it all counts for nothing because a well played Silver will never be the same as Gold

We gave our all as a team n fought with everything we had and will be back to try again

it still hurts like hell pic.twitter.com/UEmJVGMOAH

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) June 30, 2024

South African players looked disappointed

The South African team had reached the final of an ICC tournament for the first time and had a chance to take the trophy home. They came close to victory, but lost. Not only Shamsi but all the South African players looked dejected by this defeat. Many players including David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen were crying on the field.

South Africa! pic.twitter.com/FYdAw261Mj

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) July 1, 2024

However, Indian fans boosted the morale of the South African players who were disappointed with the defeat. When the South African team was returning on the team bus, many fans praised their excellent game and cheered for them.

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) July 1, 2024

However, Indian fans boosted the morale of the South African players who were disappointed with the defeat. When the South African team was returning on the team bus, many fans praised their excellent game and cheered for them.