Dale Steyn Hails Nepal’s Fighting Spirit in T20 World Cup Clash with South Africa Legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Nepal’s spirited performance against the Proteas in the T20 World Cup on Sunday, stating that they “deserved to win.” Despite South Africa’s eventual six-wicket victory, Nepal put up a valiant fight, restricting the world-class batting lineup to just 136/9 in 20 overs. Steyn, who provided commentary during the match, was particularly impressed by Nepal’s bowling attack. “Nepal’s fast bowlers bowled exceptionally well,” Steyn said. “They consistently forced the South African batsmen to play cautiously and created pressure every time they had the ball.” The former Proteas paceman also commended Nepal’s fielding efforts, which included a stunning catch by Sandeep Lamichhane to dismiss Reeza Hendricks. “Their fielding was top-notch,” Steyn exclaimed. “They showed great athleticism and determination, making it tough for South Africa to score freely.” While acknowledging Nepal’s performance, Steyn also highlighted the importance of experience and depth in T20 cricket. “South Africa has a much more experienced lineup and a wider range of options,” he noted. “In the end, that proved to be the difference.” Despite the result, Steyn believes that Nepal has a bright future in international cricket. “They played with great pride and passion,” he said. “If they can continue to develop their skills and gain more experience, they have the potential to become a force to be reckoned with.” Steyn’s comments highlight the growing respect for Nepal’s cricket team, which has made significant strides in recent years. Their performance against South Africa in the T20 World Cup is a testament to their determination and potential.South Africa’s Dale Steyn Hails Nepal’s T20 World Cup PerformanceSouth Africa’s Dale Steyn Hails Nepal’s T20 World Cup Performance Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Nepal’s performance in their one-run loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup on Saturday. “It would have been the talk of the tournament if Nepal had got over the line. It would have been fantastic and they deserved to win,” Steyn said in a statement released by the ICC. Steyn believes the match was the most exciting of the tournament so far. “It was the match of the tournament to be honest with you. The games have gone down to the wire (in the US), we’ve moved to the Caribbean thinking the scores will go back up to 160, maybe 170. But these exciting thrillers. I saw people crying in the stands, that shows how much it means to them, and that’s what cricket is about,” he added. Nepal came agonizingly close to chasing down the target of 116 at Kingstown but fell short. With two runs needed off the last two balls, Nepal failed to score and were denied a single off the last ball due to a run-out. Earlier, Nepal restricted South Africa to a below-par total. Reeza Hendricks (43) and Tristan Stubbs (27) were the Proteas’ top scorers. Kushal Bhurtel took four wickets for Nepal, while Dipendra Singh claimed three. In response, Nepal appeared to be cruising to victory with Aasif Sheikh (42) and Anil Sah (27) adding 50 runs for the third wicket, but the Proteas fought back through Tabraiz Shamsi (4/19) and their pacers to defend the low score. South Africa finished its group stage with four wins in as many games, while Nepal is eliminated from the competition.Nepal’s valiant effort against South Africa in the T20 World Cup has earned praise from legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn. Steyn, who commentated on the match, believes that Nepal deserved to win. “Nepal deserved to win that game,” Steyn said. “They played with great heart and determination, and they put South Africa under a lot of pressure.” Nepal’s bowlers were particularly impressive, restricting South Africa to just 136 runs. The Nepali batsmen then chased the target down with ease, winning by six wickets with four overs to spare. “Nepal’s bowlers were outstanding,” Steyn said. “They bowled with great discipline and accuracy, and they never gave the South African batsmen a chance to get away from them.” “And Nepal’s batsmen showed great composure and skill in chasing down the target,” Steyn added. “They never panicked, and they always looked in control of the run chase.” Nepal’s victory was a historic moment for the country, and it was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and staff. “I’m so happy for Nepal,” Steyn said. “They’re a great team, and they deserve all the success they’re having.”