The most important upset of the World Cup, Netherlands beat South Africa by 38 runs

In one other upset in World Cup 2023, Netherlands beat South Africa by 38 runs.

Within the match performed on the historic stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday, South Africa have been bowled out for 207 runs in 42.5 overs chasing Netherlands’ 246 runs. Because of rain, the match was restricted to 43, 43 overs.

Earlier on Sunday, Afghanistan created historical past by defeating the defending champions England by 69 runs within the group match of the World Cup. It ought to be remembered that the Netherlands additionally defeated South Africa within the T20 World Cup match performed in 2022 and acquired out of the match.

South Africa, who have been ranked third with a internet run fee of two.36 earlier than this match, are nonetheless in the identical place, however their internet run fee has decreased to 1.385. The Netherlands completed ninth with 2 factors.

That is the primary victory of the Netherlands within the match. South Africa received their first two matches and Netherlands misplaced each their matches. All 10 groups concerned within the match have now performed their three matches every.

South Africa’s innings:

Chasing 246 runs, South Africa’s batting line-up proved to be a wall of sand in entrance of the Netherlands. Apart from David Miller, not one of the gamers might rating outstanding runs. Openers Quinton de Kock scored 20 runs and Temba Bwuma scored 16 runs and returned to the pavilion.

South Africa’s third wicket fell on a complete rating of 42. Aiden Markram was dismissed for 1 run. On a complete rating of 44, Rasi van der Dusen additionally went on to attain 4 runs.

Henrik Klaasen scored 28 runs, Marco Johnson scored 9 runs and David Miller scored 43 runs. Gerald Coetzee scored 22 runs and Kagiso Rabada scored 9 runs. Keshav Maharaj scored 40 runs whereas Lungi Ngidi remained not out with 7 runs.

For the Netherlands, Logan van Beek took 3 wickets, Bas de Leyde, Roelof van der Merwe and Paul van Meekreen took 2 and a couple of wickets respectively whereas Colin Ackerman took 1 wicket.

Netherlands innings:

Batting first, Netherlands scored 245 runs for the lack of 8 wickets within the stipulated 43 overs. Captain Scott Edwards stood out with an unbeaten 78 runs.

The Netherlands openers failed to provide the group a very good begin. Vikramjeet Singh scored 2 runs and was caught out by Rabada. Max O’Dowd scored 18 runs, Bass de Ledde scored 2 runs and acquired out.

Colin Ackerman scored 12 runs, Sybrand Engelbrecht scored 19 runs, Teja Ndamanuru scored 20 runs, Logan van Beek scored 10 runs and Roelof van der Merwe returned to the pavilion following scoring 29 runs.

Aryan Dutt remained not out with 23 and captain Scott Edwards with 78 runs.

South Africa’s Langi Ngadi, Makro Jansen and Kagiso Rabada took two wickets every whereas Gerald Coetzee and Keshu Maharaj took one wicket every.

Earlier, the captain of the South African group, Tamba Bauma, had received the toss and determined to area. He mentioned that no modifications have been made within the group.

On this event, the captain of the Netherlands, Scott Edwards, mentioned that an effort will likely be made to place the Proteas beneath stress by setting a giant goal.

The toss was delayed because the outfield was moist as a result of rain, whereas the match between the 2 groups was restricted to 43, 43 overs.

South Africa squad

Captain Tumba Boma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dusen, Eden Markram, Henrik Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Johnson, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee and Lungi Ngidi.

The Netherlands squad

Captain Scott Edwards, Vikram Jeet Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackerman, Boss de Leyde, Teja Ndamanuru, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Paul van McRae