Temba Bavuma's Message for South Africa in ICC World Cup 2023

South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, wants his team to keep playing the same way they did at the start of the 2023 ODI World Cup. He talks about having the right attitude for the tournament.

Bavuma stresses the importance of "intent." He says the Proteas' batsmen have been aiming to put pressure on the opposing team with aggressive hitting.

He notes that their top six batters have been scoring quickly. The key for them is to be proactive and seize opportunities while putting pressure on the bowlers. This strategy won't change throughout the World Cup.

South Africa has performed exceptionally well in the 2023 World Cup, scoring over 400 runs against Sri Lanka and 311/7 against Australia. Three of the top five batters with the best strike rates in the tournament are South African.

Bavuma wants his team, especially the batsmen, to maintain the same style of play against the Netherlands. They'll take each game as it comes and adapt to different challenges. Winning the first two matches has given them momentum, and they aim to keep improving.

Bavuma remembers the Netherlands upsetting South Africa in the 2022 T20 World Cup, so they're not taking this match lightly. They want to replicate the strong performance they had against the Dutch earlier in the year.

The Proteas have a lot of respect for the Netherlands and understand that they are a well-prepared team. They won't be complacent, and they are fully committed to their approach. The previous encounters with the Netherlands were crucial for World Cup qualification, and South Africa delivered clinical performances.

South Africa will face the Netherlands at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, with the goal of strengthening their position on the points table.