Quinton de Kock: I'll try give my absolute best not to go to Zim

South Africa must defeat the Netherlands 2-0 in the two-match series, which begins tomorrow in Benoni, to have any chance of qualifying for the tournament automatically. 

In recent months, the Proteas appear to have resolved their batting woes against England and in both white-ball formats against the West Indies.

De Kock admits failing to cross the finish line against the Dutch, which would relegate them to a qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe in June, would be quite disheartening. 

"We have been batting really well. Obviously, we were disappointed after the loss, but also, we're fairly happy in the way we went about things," said De Kock.

"Obviously, the West Indies played really well and, obviously, at least I'm going to try and give my absolute best not to go to Zim for the qualifiers. If I have any chance, I'll make sure of it or at least do my best [to avoid] it.

"I'm pretty sure the other guys will also make sure. So, ja, I'm sure we'll all rock up 100 percent and ready to go [in both matches]."

- How Things Stand -

The Proteas are currently in 10th position on the ICC World Cup Super League standings, with 78 points from 19 matches played, while the Netherlands prop up the table with just 35 points and will be in Zimbabwe for the qualifier tournament in three months' time.

This means South Africa, Ireland and Sri Lanka are in the race for the final qualification spot – currently occupied by West Indies, who have completed their quota of 24 games.

Bavuma and his charges will be hoping to win both their remaining qualifiers to get to 98 points (provided they avoid any more penalty overs), while Sri Lanka can only get to a maximum of 91 points should they beat New Zealand tomorrow.

Ireland, meanwhile, will host Bangladesh – who have already sealed their World Cup tickets – in a three-match series in May, and a 3-0 win would also take them to 98 points, in which case net run-rate will decide the final qualification spot.