Proteas white ball coach Rob Walter is adamant the team's performance at the Cricket World Cup in India displayed plenty to be proud of as a nation.
India captain Rohit Sharma has urged his team to contain their emotions as they prepare for a home World Cup final that represents "the biggest moment" of their sporting lives.
Australia captain Pat Cummins is hoping to silence over 100,000 India fans as his side take on the all-conquering hosts in a tantalising Cricket World Cup final.
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has leaped to the defence of his team following yet another World Cup semi-final defeat to Australia in Kolkata on Thursday.
New Zealand took a significant stride towards the Cricket World Cup semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bangalore.
The Proteas will be eager to continue their form at the 2023 Cricket World Cup when they face New Zealand on Wednesday.