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Cricket South Africa has congratulated the Proteas Men on their qualification for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India from October to November.
CSA said the Proteas’ place at the tournament was confirmed after the first One-Day International between Ireland and Bangladesh on Tuesday, which ended in a no result due to the weather.
“The Irish had to win all three matches in the series in order to keep alive their own hopes of automatic qualification.”
CSA said South Africa cannot be overtaken by anyone in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, the qualification tournament, and secured the eighth and final qualifying berth.
“It was by no means a straightforward route to guaranteeing their spot, but the Proteas showed character and now coach Rob and his team can look ahead to preparing for the tournament," said CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki.
Proteas 50-over captain Temba Bavuma admitted the journey had been tricky, but he said over the few months the team has made a lot of “positive strides.
“We are well positioned to build on the momentum and confidence that we've gained. Now is the perfect opportunity for us to really focus on the World Cup from a preparation point of view, nail down on our plans and brush up on areas that we feel we need to brush up on,” Bavuma said.
