Graeme Smith believes his side can win T20 WC 2009 by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

---

Player:	GC Smith
Event:	ICC World Twenty20 2009

---

DateLine: 14th June 2009

 

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said he believes that his side are on their route towards the ICC World Twenty20 glory.

 

Teenage pacer Wayne Parnell took four for 13 as South Africa against West Indies as the Proteas beat the Caribbeans by 20 runs to once again justify their tag as tournament favourites.

 

Batting first South Africa made 183 for seven from their 20 overs. The 183 was propelled by good batting by Herschelle Gibbs who scored 55. After that Wayne Parnell removed openers Chris Gayle and Andre Fletcher and after that the West Indies never looked to trouble the Proteas as they were restricted to 163 for nine at The Oval on Saturday.

 

Lendl Simmons was the only one who gave some resistance but the Windies succumbed once he fell for 77.

 

"It's been a successful week but a tough one," said Smith. "We get an extra day now before we play India and I'm comfortable with where we are, you can't argue with the performances or the results we have turned out in this competition so far."

 

"As a team we try to challenge ourselves. There are always things to improve on but if we play our best and with our intensity, if we perform to our potential, then we will be difficult to beat. I really believe we can win it, but there is a long way to go, a lot of cricket to be played and a lot of good teams in this competition," he added.