KOLKATA: Was the Eden Gardens track as unplayable on Thursday afternoon as South Africa made it out to be in the first Powerplay? Or was the magnitude of the occasion playing on their minds? South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma had admitted on Wednesday that he was nervous ahead of their big game against Australia.
“First semifinal for us as a team,” he had said. The nervousness was most likely shared by many in the South Africa team. In fact, head coach Rob Walter had hinted earlier that playing at a stadium such as the Eden Gardens — which is steeped in history — can sometimes be overwhelming for younger players.
