South Africa's Triumph: Markram Hails Bowlers' 'Massive Effort' Securing Super 8 Spot

South Africa's captain, Aiden Markram, praised the team's bowlers for their exceptional performance in securing a win against New Zealand, nearly ensuring their spot in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage. The victory was highlighted by Marco Jansen's career-best figures of 4/40 as South Africa bowled out New Zealand for 175.

Markram's unbeaten 86 off 44 balls and Quinton de Kock's partnership for the opening stand contributed significantly to chasing the target in 17.1 overs. Markram acknowledged that the toss played a role in the win but emphasized his team's strong bowling effort against dangerous New Zealand openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen.

New Zealand's captain, Mitchell Santner, admitted defeat in the powerplay contributed to their loss and highlighted their need to adapt across different grounds. Meanwhile, Jansen credited his IPL experience for perfect execution, particularly during high-pressure bowling phases, attributing the victory to effective team strategies and execution.