Barbados — President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his admiration for the South African national cricket team, the Proteas, following their recent performance in the ICC Men’s T20 final. Despite a narrow defeat by India with a final score difference of seven runs, the President commended the team for their exemplary demonstration of resilience and national pride. “Well done to the Proteas for an outstanding performance during the tournament to reach the final. The nation shares your pain in your fall at the last hurdle, but we thank you for hoisting our flag high on the global stage,” said President Ramaphosa.

According to South African Government News Agency, Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa praised the team's efforts immediately following the game. “Today’s results may not have been in our favour, but the performance of our cricket team in the finals has made us proud,” Mnukwa stated. The government has officially recognized the team's contribution to sportsmanship and their role in unifying the nation through sports. The Proteas' journey through the tournament and their ultimate stand in the finals have been sources of national pride and admiration.