On Wednesday night India beat South Africa by 6 wickets at the Hampshire Bowl, and this has seriously dented their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

South Africa will have to win all six of their remaining matches if they are to stand a chance of reaching the knockout stages.

Morris conceded that playing in thee matches in the first six days has been tough on the team physically.

"The schedule has been a bit tough. I can only speak for myself how I feel in terms of my body. “Coming from the IPL you are quite used to playing games on the bounce. It is obviously more overs, so it is a little tough on the body.

"Mentally we are pretty fresh, it's quite draining to lose, it’s quite draining to go three down.

"I think we'll be okay, there's a lot of strong-willed guys in that team, and beautiful muscles in that side as well.

"The fans at home, all we can say is please stay with is.

"Stranger things have happened in World Cups, in all sport. So, please stay with us, back us as much as we can and we'll try and perform for you".

South Africa face the West Indies on Monday in Southampton in their next game.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport