This is the best team to lift the trophy: De Villiers

Posted on 9th Mar 2015 12:35 pm by mohit kumar

Auckland, March 7 (IANS) Notwithstanding the loss against Pakistan in a rain-curtailed World Cup game on Saturday, South African skipper AB De Villiers asserted they have put together the best team to lift the trophy.

"I still believe we have the right group here to lift the trophy," said De Villiers who top-scored for his side (77).

In a rain-shortened match decided by the Duckworth-Lewis method, South Africa went down chasing a total of 222 posted by Pakistan as left-arm seamers caused all sorts of problems for the Proteas batsmen.

But the skipper said the loss would not dent their confidence too much as they were still second on the leader board with three wins from five games.

De Villiers said it was difficult batting under lights, but gave no explanation why they could not chase down the total.

"We are still in a good position in the group, but I never like to lose. We were shocking with the bat. We have been under pressure many times in the last few years and came out on top."

"It wasn't easy (batting under lights). Still, a good enough wicket to chase that down, no reason we shouldn't have chased it down," he said.

Other news

National Herald Case: Enforcement Directorate questioned Rahul Gandhi for more than nine hours, ED called even today

The ED questioned Rahul Gandhi for the second consecutive day on Tuesday in the money laundering

Amitabh Bachchan: Posters galore outside Jalsa, crowds of people gathered, fans made Big B's birthday memorable

Hindi film industry's megastar Amitabh Bachchan has turned 82 today. Even at this age, he is acti

If coal is exhausted, 5 to 6 house lights out of every 10 in India will go off, know in how many years coal will be exhausted from the world

We had a lot of fun over coal. No? So by now, you must have come to know what all the hustle and

Jawan: Shahrukh Khan's look in the film 'Jawan' will make you go crazy, will be released in theaters on this day

Shahrukh Khan is in the discussion because of his upcoming films. Fans have already received info

Men are disappearing from the streets of Russia: some went to war and some ran away from fear; Millions of women lying alone

It is the year 1942. Hitler's 300,000 Nazi soldiers were marching toward the city of Stalingrad a

PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now 'Bhaijaan', where and why did Syed Shahnawaz Hussain give him this nickname?

Former Union Minister Shahnawaz Hussain lashed out at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He said that N

Will the children of CBSE board examinations be affected further?

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has announced to extend the dates of board exams for cl

Chandigarh University MMS Case: Students agitated again late at night, stirred by a demonstration in Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University MMS Case: After the disclosure of a student of Chandigarh University making

Karnataka: Allegations of voter ID scam in Karnataka, Congress complains about BJP ministers to the Election Commission

State Congress leaders today lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission in Bengaluru o

FM Press Conference: Finance Minister targets Congress over Antrix-Devas deal, says only misuse of resources

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman fiercely targeted Congress during a press conference on