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Dale Steyn was supporting Nepal in the thrilling match with South Africa

At the T20 World Cup, Nepal's group-stage match against South Africa ended in a heartbreaking one-run loss.

Dale Steyn responded to the game by saying he enjoyed rooting for the "underdog" in any competition and that he was picking Nepal to defeat South Africa.

It was amazing to observe. To be honest with you, I believe the tournament match. After the exciting match, he exclaimed, "Even though I'm South African, I'm a big underdog fan, so come on Nepal."

The former South African bowler remembered seeing people in tears as Nepal failed to win the T20 World Cup 2024 by just one run.

If Nepal had crossed the line, it would have been the buzz of the competition. They deserved to win, and it would have been amazing," the former South African continued.

In a thrilling last-ball thriller, South Africa prevailed by a single run, crushing the hearts of the Nepali cricket team and their ardent supporters both at the stadium and at home.

Gulshan Jha was run out while attempting to score a run, meaning Nepal needed two runs off the final ball to win. South Africa won thanks to a four-wicket haul from Tabraiz Shamsi.

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