Kagiso Rabada: Proteas not interested in making statements at Cricket World Cup
13th October 2023
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Kagiso Rabada insists the Proteas are not worried about making statements at the World Cup after another impressive showing against Australia on Thursday.
Rabada was a star performer with the ball, taking 3-33 in eight overs, as the Aussies were bowled out for 177 chasing a target of 312.
The Proteas eventually romped to a 134-run victory in Lucknow to make it a second consecutive win at the global tournament after beating Sri Lanka last week.
Temba Bavuma's charges came into the World Cup as underdogs to win their first title but have made teams sit up and take notice after their two performances, although Rabada is not getting carried away.
Speaking to reporters after the game, the fast bowler said: "We're still a long way away [from winning the tournament] but there are plenty of positives to take.
"We're just looking to play our best cricket whenever we play a game. We're not worried about what statements we're making.
"We're only worried about the plans we want to execute."
The Proteas' next game in the tournament is on Tuesday when they take on the Netherlands in Dharamsala.
While they have made a close to "perfect" start to the campaign, according to Rabada, the Proteas still have to navigate seven more group matches.
The experienced paceman said: "We'll do our analysis and we'll see how we want to move forward. We're looking to rock up the next game.
"We'll see how we feel we want to improve, look at our strengths, look at our weaknesses and look to brush up.
"But generally, I think we played nearly the perfect game of cricket, so it's just about leaving this behind and focusing on the next game."
