Champion Trophy 2025: Southern Africa legend explodes Tembo Bavuma and Heinrich Klaasen after a painful semi -final exit to New Zealand
New Zealand produced a dominant performance in Lahore, securing a win of 50 runs South Africa in the semifinals ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The victory was launched by the Blackcaps team in another ICC finale, where on March 9th in Dubai he would lock horns with India. For South Africa, this was another cordial exit to the knockout match, as their long -standing struggle for delivery under pressure on the ICC tournaments continued. Despite David Miller ‘With heroic Century, the proteasis crashed under pressure, they collapsed in a 363 ride chase, eventually managing 312/9 in 50 accessories.
Slowly hitting Tembems of Bavuma II failure Heinrich Klaasena
Semifinal saw Tembum56 of 71 balls knocks under great supervision. Although he was able to secure stability at the top, his inability to accelerate during PowerPlay was exerted by a huge pressure on the middle order, which is a key factor in South Africa’s fall. Many fans and former crickets criticized Bavuma’s slow approach, accusing him of overthrowing the momentum of teams in high roles.
Meanwhile, Heinrich Klaasenwho has been one of the most reliable blows in South Africa lately, crashed under pressure. After missing the first match of the tournament due to a minor injury, he brought a strong return against Englandevaluating 64 of 56 balls. However, in the key semifinals, Klaasen only succeeded in 3 rides before imagining a shot straight into a long time, which further recessed to Jurian Africa.
After the defeat, the fan approached the X (earlier Twitter) to express his opinion, addressing the former South African cristen Herschelle Gibbs:
“To be honest, you were too dependent on Klaasen. The moment he came out, the middle line collapsed. At least he worked hard. And I don’t think Proteas players need no retired players as coaches – they have so much talent. They just collapsed,” Wrote a fan.
But to be honest, you were too reliable in Klaasen. The moment he left the middle row collapsed. At least he tried his hand. And I don’t think Proteas players need retired players as a coach who have so many talent. They just collapsed
– Asim Alam (@Asimalam2010) March 5, 2025
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Gibbs did not refrain in his response, asking both Klaasen and Bavuma:
“Klaasen? Yet to prove to be on the big stage, a friend. Open your eyes. Which deal were you looking at? ” Gibbs wrote.
His sharp criticism echoed with many fans who believed that Klaasen’s inability to step up in a great match and Bavumini slowing are the key reasons for the failure of South Africa.
Klasen? Yet to prove yourself on the big stage, my friend opened your eyes .. What did you look at 😂
– Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 5, 2025
Lonely Battle of David Miller as South African knockout troubles continued
Miller produced one of the best career inserts, breaking the century out of only 67 balls, maintaining hopes in South Africa. However, he received little or no support from the other blows, and Wikets fell to the key joints. New Zealand disciplined bowling attack, headed Matt Henry and Mitchell Santnernever let proteasis recover, ensuring that there is no wonderful return. With this victory, New Zealand moves to another ICC final, while a painful choking history in the knockout in South Africa continues. Proteas, although they had one of the strongest detachments, once again failed to reach the finals of their maiden ICC tournament, leaving fans frustrated and examined the team temperament in high pressure games.
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