Smith in search of S. Africa rally

South Africa captain Graeme Smith admitted it would be a “challenge” for his side to revive their World Twenty20 campaign against champions Pakistan after a crushing 39-run defeat by England.

The Proteas were undone by an England side that produced one of its very best displays in this format as South Africa lost after starting the second round Super Eights with a 13-run victory over New Zealand.

Such are the permutations in Group E that even a win over Pakistan in St Lucia on Monday might not be enough for South Africa to go through to the semi-finals. But Smith is determined the Proteas give themselves every chance.

“How we bounce back is going to be crucial, Pakistan on Monday is obviously an important game for us,” Smith said.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sunday, AFP