Afghanistan's captain Asghar Stanikzai said that his team will be in it to win it when they face South Africa.
The Wankhede is famous for big scores and big targets so definitely, if one team sets a big total, the other team will be trying to complete it because the boundaries are not big. It will be a good game, but we hope
we bowl well because our spin is our strength.”
Eoin Morgan reflected on a victory that not only revived his team's prospects
of reaching the World T20 semis, but served up incontrovertible
proof of the squad's
commitment
to fearless,
no-consequences cricket.
We were just lucky to be a part of such an incredible match. It was the best chase I've been involved with in an England shirt - or in any shirt. It was very special. Probably the best chasing innings I've ever seen, and that says a lot, considering the players we've had in the past,
and players I've played with. It was class, absolute class.
Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford said believes his charges could stop Chris Gayle and could overcome West Indies challenge.
"The loss of Lasith makes a huge impact. One has got to be realistic. The management and selectors are aware that it's a different side at the moment. With Lasith it's not just his experience, but also his brilliant execution of skill.
For so long he's
done that death-bowling role"
South African batsman Hashim Amla said his team would not take Afghanistan lightly in their must-win Super 10s Group game.
"We can't take any team for granted. Saw the way Afghanistan played against Sri Lanka (in the first Super 10s game). We don't take them for granted at all. We know we have to play our
best cricket. The shorter the format the more chances a minnow team has of upstaging a strong team"
England batsman Joe Root who was at centre of a memorable chase of 230 against South Africa reveals how he backed-up his team-mate.
“I just told [Ali] to stay calm. Remember that you’ve got more time than you think. In this format of the game the bowlers are under more pressure than you are. Stay nice and relaxed. Thankfully he managed to get us across the line. There’s no better feeling than winning when you’re up against it.”