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South Africa captain Aiden Markram admits his team is not feeling complacent about their performances in this T20 World Cup; he said there is a hunger to go out (in Barbados) against India and win their maiden ICC World Cup. Markram also talked about the dressing room environment following the semis win, saying everyone was happy; he added the message was clear that the goal isn’t achieved yet, with the decider remaining.

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“We were obviously a happy bunch the other night after qualifying for the final, but it's amazing..." Markram said ahead of the T20 World Cup Final. 

“I'm sure all teams do it, but straight after that game in the changing room, you still reflect, and you say, guys, we've still got one more step to go. So, it's not driven by coach or by captain. The whole unit sort of feels that and is driven by that.

“As general, sportsmen are highly competitive people, and nobody would want to lose and especially not lose in a final. So, I think there's no sense that the guys are satisfied regardless of the result tomorrow. I think there's still a massive hunger for us to go out and win tomorrow's game,” the South African captain noted.

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Meanwhile, the Proteas Team had some trouble landing in Barbados, as they reached six hours later than their scheduled time because of a runway closure in Bridgetown due to an issue with a private plane. 

Keeping aside the feeling of having a 100% fit XI at the helm, Markram said the focus remains on winning a world title. 

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"You get in a competition like this, and things move pretty quickly," Markram said. 

"You play a game, you get on a plane, you fly, you check in at a new hotel and play your next game of cricket the next day. So, I don't think there's too much reflecting that happens. But it's more the opportunity that we have of being in a final that excites me quite a bit,” he added.

Unbeaten teams to collide for ultimate glory

Two unbeaten teams in this tournament will face off in the T20 WC Final, with the summit clash promises to be a cracker. 

While India is a former T20 WC winner, the Proteas are yet to put their hand on the trophy. 

(With inputs from agencies)