Andile Phehlukwayo said South Africa´s dismal start to the World Cup does not have to be fatal to their hopes of winning the tournament for the first time.Faf du Plessis´s side crashed to their second successive defeat on Sunday as Bangladesh won by 21 runs at the Oval.That setback came hot on the heels of their 104-run thrashing by England, leaving South Africa with no margin for error in the 10-team competition.Facing title contenders India at Southampton on Wednesday is hardly what South Africa would have preferred as they fight to stay in contention for a semi-final berth.But all-rounder Phehlukwayo is adamant the Proteas can get back on track as long as they do not dwell on their misfortune."There have been some bad days in my career. I´ve learned, and the team has learned, that it is not the end of the world," Phehlukwayo told reporters."We can always bounce back. We are a team that bounces back from situations and we will definitely do it again."We haven´t had a good start but this is a big tournament and anyone can beat anyone on any given day."The injury-hit South Africans have had to do without veteran pace bowler Dale Steyn in both matches due to a shoulder problem, while star batsman Hashim Amla missed the Bangladesh match following a head injury.Adding to their problems, Lungi Ngidi was ruled out for up to 10 days with a hamstring strain sustained against Bangladesh.Amla could return against India, but Phehlukwayo says it is South Africa´s failure to execute their game-plan that has been the biggest problem."If you are smart and clinical and you execute, you´ll win. We´ve been missing that but it´s coming," he said."The coach has mentioned winning small battles, breaking partnerships and taking wickets. It´s not far away."
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