“Ticked A Lot Of Boxes”: David Miller After Semi-Final Defeat Against Australia | Cricket News

Experiencing a fifth World Cup semifinal loss is irritating, however South Africa will certainly take satisfaction of their performances on this version of the occasion and veteran batter David Miller believes it is solely a matter of time earlier than they clinch the coveted trophy. World Cup’s perennial ‘chokers’ South Africa, having taken the group stage by storm with their power-packed batting, fell quick within the semifinal, however Miller’s century backed up by a disciplined bowling present saved Australia on the sting of their nervy three-wicket win over the Proteas right here on Thursday.

“It’s pretty frustrating to be honest. Quinny (Quinton De Kock) mentioned with his four hundreds, he is okay not to score any runs and win the trophy,” Miller instructed reporters right here.

“You want to get through to the final and have a crack at the trophy. We’re happy to have hung in there and put up a total. That’s the game of cricket.” The likes of tempo bowling all-rounder Gerald Coetzee, who made his ODI debut solely in March this yr, together with left-arm fast Marco Jansen have been spectacular for South Africa on this World Cup.

“Before the tournament started, we talked about just having great memories, and enjoy the journey. We ticked a lot of boxes, can definitely look back and say we had a great time. It doesn’t help losing a semifinal but guys showed a lot of character,” Miller mentioned.

“We all played in different tournaments, different teams. It’s one of these thing. It wasn’t to be this occasion. But the guys are definitely going to win a World Cup. We showed what we can do,” he mentioned.

Their final World Cup choke was within the 2015 semifinal in opposition to New Zealand in Auckland, the place the co-hosts received with one ball remaining in a rain-affected match.

Asked in regards to the temper this time, Miller mentioned: “There were a lot more tears in Auckland. Not a great feeling to lose a World Cup semifinal. But we had a great campaign from the team, consistent performances (in this edition). Individuals have stood out, to lose this is pretty frustrating,” he mentioned.

Asked whether or not he’s mulling retirement, the 34-year-old mentioned: “I will see how it goes. I can’t answer how my body feels right now. I’m going to take it year by year and assess. It’s (the next World Cup) a long way away now.” Before the match, skipper Temba Bavuma admitted that he was not 100 per cent match, however he nonetheless performed solely to return with a four-ball duck, capping off a depressing match with 35 being his highest rating.

But Miller backed his skipper and mentioned he has made the distinction as a pacesetter.

“He (Bavuma) didn’t get runs as he would have liked to. But he has done his fitness and he was fine, obviously he was not 100 per cent but the leader that he’s, I think he’s really stood up in the last year-and-half. He has taken ODI cricket to another level.

“Unfortunately he did not get runs. But to have a pacesetter like him is all the time essential. He did an incredible job,” Miller said.

(This story has been edited by Mahaz News staff …)