SA VS NED, ICC 2023 Match 15 – Full Scorecard, Commentary, Squad
02
nd Innings South Africa
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Scott Edwards wins the Player of the Match award. Says they were losing too many wickets in the last couple of matches. He says he just wanted someone to stay around him in the end to put in some crucial runs. Adds it was easy to bat with Aryan Dutt and Roelof van der Merwe, they played some brilliant shots. Reckons he is happy to play his part. They came into this tournament with a chance to play semi-finals and to beat South Africa is a great feeling. Says he is extremely proud of the performance. Tells they do some research and analyses, and it came out well for them today. Ends by thanking the support from their home.
Temba Bavuma says they could have restricted Netherlands under a low total but dropped the ball. Adds they didn't build any stand and lost too many wickets. Credits Netherlands for the way they bowled. Reckons they were clinical against Australia but failed to replicate the same here. Shares their fielding wasn't the best as well and will have conversations and answer some tough questions. Mentions this loss will hurt but they want to get back to the journey with their heads held up. Tells Netherlands prepared well and hopes they play more good cricket.
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There were some poor shot selection from South Africa. They underrated this Dutch bowling and took things lightly which turned out to be a bad decision. South Africa were 44 for 4, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller did give some hope by steading the ship but once Heinrich Klaasen got out, the pressure was all on David Miller who felt vulnerable on this pitch and his wicket almost put the game in the bed. Netherlands played as a unit, they were outstanding in the field and were more eager for the win than South Africa.
The turning point of this game was when Scott Edwards walked out to bat. Netherlands were all set to finish under 200 but the skipper had other ideas and better determination than everyone. Scott Edwards and the Dutch tail wag to add around 100 runs in the final 10 overs to put up a competitive score. That just gave the momentum to Netherlands who then turned up with the ball. Spin to win as we saw, Netherlands kept things slow, made the most of the pitch and once Quinton de Kock got out, the floodgates opened. Logan van Beek was just brilliant. The others too did their job dearly.
Job done by Netherlands. They have created history and made the most dangerous batting line-up of this World Cup look like freshers against the Dutch quality bowling. This World Cup has witnessed another upset. Netherlands have surprised everyone this time.
42.5
W
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, OUT! GONE! The wait is over. Netherlands have done it. Short and on middle, Keshav Maharaj looks to ramp it over but gets a top edge and the keeper does the rest. Memorable victory. Netherlands win by 38 runs – their first-ever victory in the 50-over World Cup.
42.4
6
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, SIX! This is on a length and outside off. Keshav Maharaj hammers it over to long off for a biggie.
42.3
4
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! Off the edge. This is full and outside off, Maharaj looks to drive but top edges it over short third man for four.
42.2
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, A slower delivery, full and leg, Keshav Maharaj fails to get bat on it.
42.1
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Shorter and on off, Maharaj slashes and misses.
41.6
2
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Good shot! Length and on middle, Ngidi punches it down to long on who dives to his left and saves couple.
41.5
1
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Shorter and on middle, Maharaj pulls it over the man at square leg for one more.
41.4
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, A slower full ball, outside off. Maharaj swings and misses.
41.3
2
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, This is full and around off, Maharaj lofts it over covers, wide of long off and sweeper as well. Two more.
41.2
1
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Outside off, this is guided through point for a single.
41.1
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Bangs it short and on middle, Ngidi looks to pull but misses.
40.6
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Short in length and on middle, Maharaj tries to paddle scoop but misses.
40.6
5
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! This is short and on middle, Maharaj goes across and pulls it fine to fine leg for a boundary. Called a late no ball probably because of the extra fielder outside the circle.
40.5
1
Logan van Beek to Lungi Ngidi, A bumper on middle. Ngidi tries to evade this again but goes off the gloves and flies over to third man for a single.
40.4
Logan van Beek to Lungi Ngidi, Length ball, outside off, Ngidi flashes his blade and misses.
40.3
1
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Outside off, this is dragged to long on for a single.
40.2
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Short again off the fielder! Length and outside off. Maharaj slashes but slices and it falls short of the fielder at cover.
40.1
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Shorter and on middle, Maharaj makes room and lets it go to the keeper.
39.6
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, On a length and on middle, Ngidi flicks it to mid-wicket but does not take a run.
39.5
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Shorter and outside off, Ngidi guides it to short third.
39.4
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, A length ball on off, Ngidi mistimes his push to cover.
39.3
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Length ball on off, blocked.
39.2
1
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Too full and on middle, it is eased to long on for a single.
39.1
1
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, On a length and on off, it is tapped to point for a single.
38.6
Paul van Meekeren to Keshav Maharaj, This is short and outside off. Maharaj slashes but bottom edges it back onto the deck.
38.5
1
Paul van Meekeren to Lungi Ngidi, A length ball, outside off. Ngidi punches and splices it over point for a single.
38.4
Paul van Meekeren to Lungi Ngidi, Short again, outside off. Ngidi thinks to play but withdraws his bat out.
38.3
Paul van Meekeren to Lungi Ngidi, Short in length and on off, Ngidi ducks but hangs his bat out, gets hit probably on the gloves and it lobs to the side of the stumps. Was off the neck.
38.2
Paul van Meekeren to Lungi Ngidi, Length ball on middle, Ngidi blocks.
38.1
1
Paul van Meekeren to Keshav Maharaj, This is full and on off, it is worked to long off for a single.
37.6
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Goes slow and outside off, fuller. Ngidi defends it out.
37.5
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, A bumper on middle, Ngidi ducks under it.
37.4
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Length ball, outside off, Ngidi taps it to point.
37.3
1
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, A length and on off, it is drilled to long off for a single.
37.3
1
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Wide! A bumper on middle and leg. Maharaj lets it go.
37.2
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Slides it on the pads. Maharaj misses his clip and it rolls to square leg. No run.
37.1
4
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! Keshav Maharaj just making everyone wait. This is full and on middle, it is launched down the ground for four.
36.6
Paul van Meekeren to Lungi Ngidi, Survives the over. Length and outside off. Ngidi looks to defend but misses.
36.5
Paul van Meekeren to Lungi Ngidi, This is full and outside off, Ngidi splices his drive to point.
36.4
Paul van Meekeren to Lungi Ngidi, A length ball, outside off. Ngidi defends inside the line and misses.
36.3
1
Paul van Meekeren to Keshav Maharaj, JUST SHORT! This is full and around off. Keshav Maharaj drives it aerially to mid off who collects on a bounce.
36.2
Paul van Meekeren to Keshav Maharaj, A bumper on middle, Keshav Maharaj sits under it.
36.1
4
Paul van Meekeren to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! A length ball, outside off, Keshav Maharaj makes room and lofts it over covers and infield for a boundary. Good shot actually.
35.6
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, On a length and on middle, blocked out.
35.5
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, On middle, this is clipped to square leg.
35.4
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, A length ball, outside off. Ngidi has a poke at it but seems to miss it. Netherlands think there is some bat and take it upstairs but the UltraEdge shows nothing.
35.4
1
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Wide! Spills it down the leg side, Ngidi leaves.
35.3
1
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Length ball on off, this is punched through covers for a single.
35.2
1
Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, On middle, this is nudged through mid-wicket for a single.
35.1
W
Bas de Leede to Kagiso Rabada, OUT! GONE! A length ball on middle, Kagiso Rabada backs away and cuts hard but straight to Sybrand Engelbrecht at point who dives forward and makes no mistake,
34.6
1
Logan van Beek to Kagiso Rabada, Short of length, outside off, Rabada slices his cut to third man for one.
34.5
6
Logan van Beek to Kagiso Rabada, SIX! That is off the middle. On a length and on off. Rabada hangs back and tonks it over long on for a biggie.
34.4
Logan van Beek to Kagiso Rabada, Full and on off, this is pushed to cover.
34.3
1
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Logan van Beek goes short and on off, Keshav Maharaj pulls, gets a top edge and it flies to square leg where it lands safely.
34.3
1
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Wide! Spills it down leg, Keshav Maharaj leaves.
34.2
1
Logan van Beek to Kagiso Rabada, This is short and outside off. Rabada mistimes his pull to mid on for a single.
34.1
1
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Length ball, outside off, Maharaj cuts it through point for a single.
33.6
1
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Outside off, this is pulled to long on for a single.
33.5
2
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Length ball, outside off, Maharaj lofts it over to covers for a couple of runs.
33.4
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, Full and on off, pushed to mid off.
33.3
4
Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! Shot! Shorter and outside off, this is pulled over mid on for a boundary.
33.2
1
Bas de Leede to Kagiso Rabada, Fuller and on off, pushed to mid off for a single.
33.1
W
Bas de Leede to Gerald Coetzee, OUT! UP IN THE AIR AND IT IS TAKEN! Bas de Leede gets into the wickets column now. Shorter and outside off. Coetzee looks to pull but gets a top edge to short third man. Scott Edwards calls and runs across, slightly misjudged it but holds with a dive forward.
32.6
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Length and on middle, Keshav Maharaj nudges it to square leg.
32.5
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Goes full now on middle, it is blocked again.
32.4
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Length and angling on middle, this is tucked to mid-wicket.
32.3
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Length and on middle, blocked.
32.2
Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, This is full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj hits it back on the other side of the stumps.
32.1
1
Logan van Beek to Gerald Coetzee, Length ball on off, Coetzee punches it to cover for a single.
31.6
Roelof van der Merwe to Keshav Maharaj, Floated on off, Keshav Maharaj gets across and blocks.
31.5
Roelof van der Merwe to Keshav Maharaj, This is full and on off, Maharaj defends.
31.4
Roelof van der Merwe to Keshav Maharaj, Tossed up on off, defended out.
31.3
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, On a length and outside off, Coetzee punches it past cover for a single.
31.2
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, On middle, Coetzee keeps it out.
31.1
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, Tossed up, outside off, Coetzee leaves.
30.6
W
Logan van Beek to David Miller, OUT! BOWLED! MILLER GOES! This is the wicket Netherlands wanted it so badly. They certainly have the game in their pocket. Logan van Beek is pumped up, Netherlands are pumped up, and Dharamsala has come alive. Bas de Leede, you can atleast smile now. On a good-length and around off, cross seam probably. Miller looks to heave it across but misses and the ball hits the off pole.
30.5
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Three dots now. Fuller and on off, it is pushed to mid off.
30.4
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Length and on off, Miller drops it to point.
30.3
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Outside off, this is punched to cover.
30.2
4
Logan van Beek to David Miller, FOUR! MORE RUNS! Shorter and on the hips, sits nicely for Miller who pulls it through square leg and away from the fielder in the deep.
30.1
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Length ball, outside off, Miller taps it to point.
29.6
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, Flighted on middle, Coetzee blocks.
29.5
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, Around off, kept out.
29.4
2
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, TWO! Outside off, shorter and Coetzee cuts it to the left of deep point. The fielder runs and dives to save a couple.
29.3
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, Tossed up, outside off, slower ball. Coetzee defends under his eyes.
29.2
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, Well outside off, it is left alone.
29.1
Roelof van der Merwe to Gerald Coetzee, Flat and outside off, Coetzee punches it to cover.
28.6
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Angles it on middle, Miller blocks.
28.5
4
Logan van Beek to David Miller, FOUR! Super shot from Killer Miller. He is not done yet. One man army to say. Pitched up, outside off, this is driven through covers for four.
28.4
1
Logan van Beek to Gerald Coetzee, Outside off, Coetzee uses the pace again and plays it to third man for one.
28.3
1
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Outside off, this is worked to point for a single.
28.2
4
Logan van Beek to David Miller, FOUR! SHOT! Length ball, outside off, Miller punches it in the gap through covers and for a boundary. Glorious.
28.1
Logan van Beek to David Miller, A 131 clicks yorker on middle, Miller awkwardly fends it away to square leg.
Drinks! David Miller is the key from here on for the Proteas. He has survived once and will hope to make the most of it. Coetzee has to give him able support. Netherlands on the other hand, know their job, get Miller and the game is over.
27.6
Bas de Leede to Gerald Coetzee, Shorter and on middle, Coetzee hangs back and blocks.
27.5
Bas de Leede to Gerald Coetzee, This is full and outside off, Coetzee looks to push but misses.
27.4
Bas de Leede to Gerald Coetzee, On middle, defended out.
27.3
1
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to square leg for a single.
27.2
1
Bas de Leede to Gerald Coetzee, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket for a single.
27.1
4
Bas de Leede to Gerald Coetzee, FOUR! Much needed! Length ball, outside off. Coetzee uses the pace again and plays it to third man for a boundary.
26.6
Paul van Meekeren to David Miller, Beautiful delivery! Even Miller looks vulnerable here. An off-cutter, full and outside off. Miller is through to his shot but misses.
26.5
1
Paul van Meekeren to Gerald Coetzee, Outside off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.
26.4
6
Paul van Meekeren to Gerald Coetzee, SIX! This is short and outside off. Coetzee was in two minds here as he hangs his bat out, he flashes and the pace carries the ball all the way over third man.
26.3
Paul van Meekeren to Gerald Coetzee, Serves the yorker now on middle, Coetzee blocks it back to the bowler.
26.2
4
Paul van Meekeren to Gerald Coetzee, FOUR! TOP SHOT! This is full and outside off, Coetzee drives it well past cover for a boundary.
26.1
Paul van Meekeren to Gerald Coetzee, Length ball on middle, Coetzee blocks.
25.6
1
Bas de Leede to Gerald Coetzee, Outside off, this is guided to third man for a single.
25.5
1
Bas de Leede to David Miller, This is on a length and on the pads. Miller looks to whip but it takes the deflection off the gloves and lobs behind the keeper for a single.
25.4
Bas de Leede to David Miller, On middle, length and Miller makes a solid block.
25.3
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Short ball again, close to leg. Miller looks to pull but misses. Few appeals around for caught behind but nothing given.
25.2
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Length and on off, tapped to point by Miller.
25.2
1
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Wide! Shorter and angling down. Miller looks to pull but misses.
25.1
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Length and on off, blocked out.
24.6
W
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, OUT! BOWLED! South Africa lose their sixth. The slower ball finally works. Paul van Meekeren gets his second. Length ball on middle, nips back in sharply. Jansen looks to defend but misses and the ball goes onto hit the stumps. Netherlands are absolutely delight.
24.5
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Slower ball, this one jags back in around off. Jansen taps it to point.
24.4
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Full and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
24.3
1
Paul van Meekeren to David Miller, Full and on middle, this is clipped through square leg for a single.
24.2
1
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Fuller and on middle, this is clipped to the right of mid on for a single.
24.1
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Length and on off, Jansen punches it to cover.
23.6
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Tossed up on the pads, kept out.
23.5
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, flat and on middle, blocked.
23.4
4
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, DROPPED! Maybe the fielder got nervous of the ropes behind him. Still was a really good chance. Tossed up on middle, Miller heaves, not off the middle and gets only height. The man at deep mid-wicket runs back but fails to hold on. Roelof van der Merwe is not happy at all. Bas de Leede was the man.
23.3
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Flat and outside off, this is punched to cover.
23.2
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, On off, this is driven to long off for a single.
23.1
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Fuller and on off, pushed to cover for a single.
22.6
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Drops it short and outside off. Jansen has nothing to do with it. A good over from Paul van Meekeren.
22.5
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Length and on middle, defended out.
22.4
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, This is full and outside off, Jansen now goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
22.3
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Serves a bumper on middle, Jansen sits under it.
22.2
2
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, Length and outside off, Jansen guides it wide to third man for two. 100 up for South Africa.
22.1
Paul van Meekeren to Marco Jansen, This is on top of off. Jansen taps it to point.
21.6
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Flat and outside off, Jansen punches it to the right of deep cover for a single. Netherlands keeping things under control.
21.5
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Fuller and on middle, Miller turns it to square leg for one more.
21.4
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Flat and outside off, it is knocked to long off for a single.
21.3
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Tossed up on off, played back to the bowler.
21.2
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Too full and on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
21.1
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Tossed up, outside off. Jansen shoulders arms.
20.6
1
Logan van Beek to Marco Jansen, On the hips, this is nudged to square leg for a single.
20.5
1
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Full and outside off, Miller drops it to mid off and makes to the other end in a flash.
20.4
Logan van Beek to David Miller, On middle, fuller and it is eased to mid on.
20.3
Logan van Beek to David Miller, Fuller and on off, Miller drives it to cover.
20.2
1
Logan van Beek to Marco Jansen, Leg bye! Slants one on the pads.Jansen misses his flick and it rolls to square leg for one.
20.1
Logan van Beek to Marco Jansen, Length ball, outside off, punched to point.
19.6
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Fuller and on off, Jansen works it to long off for a single.
19.5
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Flat and outside off, Jansen prods to defend but is beaten.
19.4
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, A single for Miller as this is clipped to mid-wicket.
19.3
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, Fuller and outside off, this is driven to covers for a single.
19.2
Roelof van der Merwe to Marco Jansen, On off, kept out.
19.1
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, On middle, this is tucked to mid-wicket for a single.
18.6
Logan van Beek to Marco Jansen, Too full and outside off, Jansen works it to point..
18.5
W
Logan van Beek to Heinrich Klaasen, OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Another one goes for the Proteas. Dark tunnel ahead for them. South Africa in big trouble. Logan van Beek again goes short and angles it down. Klaasen pulls it flat but finds Vikramjit Singh at fine leg who cannot believe it.
18.4
Logan van Beek to Heinrich Klaasen, This one nips back in, around off and it is blocked.
18.3
4
Logan van Beek to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Helped away! 7 off the over so far. Length and sliding on the pads. Klaasen tickles it fine to the fine leg fence.
18.2
2
Logan van Beek to Heinrich Klaasen, TWO MORE! Length and on middle, Klaasen whips it behind square leg for a couple.
18.1
1
Logan van Beek to David Miller, TAP AND RUN. A yorker on middle, Miller jams it out to mid off for a quick single. A direct-hit but Miller was well in.
17.6
Bas de Leede to Heinrich Klaasen, Full and outside off, this is driven to cover.
17.5
Bas de Leede to Heinrich Klaasen, Fuller and outside off, Klaasen chops it to point.
17.4
1
Bas de Leede to David Miller, A surprise bouncer on middle, this is pulled to square leg for a single.
17.4
1
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Wide! Spills it way down the leg side, Miller lets it go.
17.3
Bas de Leede to David Miller, On middle, Miller makes a solid block.
17.2
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Fuller and on middle and leg, Miller looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. That was going down.
17.1
Bas de Leede to David Miller, Length and on the pads, Miller helps it back to the keeper.
16.6
4
Aryan Dutt to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! That is a top shot. Shorter and outside off. Klaasen hangs on the back foot and hammers it through covers.
16.5
1
Aryan Dutt to David Miller, Another arm ball, full and on off, Miller inside edges his push to square leg for one.
16.4
Aryan Dutt to David Miller, Angling on middle, slower ball. Miller blocks.
16.3
1
Aryan Dutt to Heinrich Klaasen, Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point for a single.
16.2
1
Aryan Dutt to David Miller, Angling on the pads, Miller flicks it to square leg for a single.
16.1
Aryan Dutt to David Miller, Drops it short and on off, it is punched to cover.
15.6
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, On off, this is played to point for a single.
15.5
6
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, SIX! That is huge! Counterattack from Miller. tossed up on middle. Miller lofts it over long on for a six.
15.4
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, Another single as Klaasen works it to point.
15.3
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Flat and outside off, Miller cuts it through point for a single.
15.2
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, Full and on off, this is pushed to covers for a single.
15.1
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, On off, kept out.
Drinks. Netherlands are here for another upset. They are not giving up anytime soon. Superb start for them and they know if they get these two batters the match is in their hands. South Africa will hope for a big partnership.
14.6
1
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, Length and on off, Klaasen punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
14.5
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, Outside off, this is dabbed to short third.
14.4
4
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Good shot! Short in length and outside off. Klaasen pulls it well over mid on and finds the fence.
14.3
1
Paul van Meekeren to David Miller, On middle, this is clipped to mid-wicket for a single.
14.2
1
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, On a length and outside off, Klaasen pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
14.1
1
Paul van Meekeren to David Miller, Flat and outside off, Miller plays it to covers for a single.
13.6
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, On off, kept out.
13.5
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, Tossed up on middle, stays low again. Klaasen punches it to cover.
13.4
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Flat and on middle, Miller knocks it past point for a single.
13.3
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, Outside off, this is cut through point for a single.
13.2
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Tossed up on middle, Miller skips down and hits it to long on for a single.
13.1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, On the pads, it is tucked to square leg.
12.6
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, Length and on top of off, Klaasen strokes it to point.
12.5
4
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Much needed! Welcome boundary and 50 up as well. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to square leg for a boundary.
12.4
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, Fuller and on middle, eased to mid on.
12.3
1
Paul van Meekeren to David Miller, On middle, fuller and it is flicked to mid-wicket for a single.
12.2
Paul van Meekeren to David Miller, That will hurt. Short and on middle, Miller tries to duck but takes his eyes off and gets hit on the helmet. Netherlands are absolutely pumped up. The physio is out meanwhile to assess Miller.
12.1
1
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, Outside off, this is cut to point for a single.
11.6
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, Flat and outside off, Klaasen works it to point for a single.
11.5
1
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, On middle, nudged to square leg for a single.
11.4
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, On off, kept out.
11.3
Roelof van der Merwe to David Miller, Full and outside off, Miller pushes it to cover.
11.2
W
Roelof van der Merwe to Rassie van der Dussen, OUT! GONE! Rassie van der Dussen shakes his head as he walks back. Netherlands are dreming. They believe. Tossed up, outside off, spins away. Rassie van der Dussen who plays the reverse sweep everyday and finds the gap fails this time. Finds Aryan Dutt at point who makes no mistake. South Africa cannot believe it.
11.1
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Heinrich Klaasen, An arm ball on middle, Klaasen works it to long off for a single.
10.6
1
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, Length and outside off, this is punched to the left of cover where the fielder gets a big hand on it and saves some runs. One.
10.5
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, BEATEN AGAIN! Length ball, outside off, cross-seamer. Klaasen looks to push but misses.
10.4
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, This is full and outside off, Klaasen looks to drive but misses it.
10.3
Paul van Meekeren to Heinrich Klaasen, Outside off, this is guided to point.
10.2
W
Paul van Meekeren to Aiden Markram, OUT! MARKRAM GOES! Netherlands are flying here. They are making one of the best batting line-up having a toast. This is incredible. On a length and on middle, stays low off the deck. Markram defend but misses and gets hit on the flap of the pads, as it deflects and hits the top of off.
10.1
1
Paul van Meekeren to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, nudged to deep square leg for a single.
9.6
Roelof van der Merwe to Aiden Markram, Lands on middle and spins away on off. Markram defends it out.
9.5
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Rassie van der Dussen, Around off, this is punched to long off for a single.
9.4
Roelof van der Merwe to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen defends on the front foot.
9.3
Roelof van der Merwe to Rassie van der Dussen, Tossed up on off, defended out.
9.2
1
Roelof van der Merwe to Aiden Markram, Flat and outside off this is punched to long off for a singe.
9.1
W
Roelof van der Merwe to Temba Bavuma, OUT! WOW! BOWED! What a beauty from Roelof van der Merwe! Tossed up on middle, comes with the arm. Bavuma was playing for the spin but the ball goes through the gap and crashes the stumps. Netherlands are pumped up. We definitely have a match on our hands.
8.6
2
Paul van Meekeren to Rassie van der Dussen, This is full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen inside edges his flick through square leg and gets underway with a couple.
8.5
Paul van Meekeren to Rassie van der Dussen, Drops it short and outside off, it is left alone.
8.4
1
Paul van Meekeren to Temba Bavuma, Leg bye! Short and on the hips, Bavuma misses his pull and it goes off the pads to square leg.
8.3
Paul van Meekeren to Temba Bavuma, Still can't find the gap. Length and outside off, it is knocked to cover.
8.2
Paul van Meekeren to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and around off, Bavuma taps it to point and is denied a quick single wisely by Rassie van der Dussen.
8.1
Paul van Meekeren to Temba Bavuma, On a length and outside off, this is punched to cover.
7.6
W
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, OUT! GONE! Spin to win is the mantra for Netherlands and they have got the first one. Colin Ackermann tosses it up and slants it on leg, Quinton de Kock gets tempted to sweep but was a bit too early. Gets a top edge, lobs onto his arm and Scott Edwards gets forward and collects into his mitts. Big wicket for Netherlands.
7.5
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, Too full and on middle, quicker this time. Quinton de Kock blocks.
7.4
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, Angling on middle, kept out.
7.3
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, Full and outside off, pushed to cover.
7.2
4
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! A bit too full and sliding on the pads. Quinton de Kock does not miss out as he paddles it to short fine leg for four.
7.1
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, An arm ball on off, Quinton de Kock defends.
6.6
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up on middle, nudged to short mid-wicket.
6.5
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, That was a surprise for Bavuma. Short and on off, spins in sharply. Bavuma somehow defends it out.
6.4
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Slower in the air, flat and on middle, blocked.
6.3
1
Aryan Dutt to Quinton de Kock, Too full and on middle, this is bunted to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.2
Aryan Dutt to Quinton de Kock, This is outside off. Quinton de Kock happily leaves it.
6.1
Aryan Dutt to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up on off, Quinton de Kock defends.
5.6
4
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! 11 runs off the over. Full again, outside off, Bavuma drives and finds the gap at covers for four.
5.5
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, This one skids through, full and on middle and leg, spins in. Bavuma looks to defend but misses.
5.4
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, Too full and on middle, Bavuma lunges forward and defends.
5.3
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, Full and on middle, defended.
5.2
6
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, SIX! Bavuma gets a loose ball and goes after it. Tossed up, around off. Bavuma launches it over long on for a biggie.
5.1
1
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, this is clipped through square leg for one.
4.6
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Quicker ball, short and on middle, this is punched to cover. The spinners are getting purchase and Netherlands will stick to this plan for a while now.
4.5
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, This is full and outside off, Bavuma keeps it out.
4.4
1
Aryan Dutt to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, outside off, eased to long off for a single.
4.3
Aryan Dutt to Quinton de Kock, Full and on off, pushed to cover.
4.2
4
Aryan Dutt to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Excellent shot. Fuller and outside off. Quinton de Kock waits for it and chops it late past short third for a boundary.
4.1
Aryan Dutt to Quinton de Kock, Flat and outside off, sticks a bit in the surface. Quinton de Kock cuts it to point.
3.6
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, This one stays low, full and on middle, Bavuma hangs back and blocks it out.
3.5
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, Good over from Colin so far.. Full and on off, blocked out.
3.4
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, Too full and outside off, Bavuma drops it to cover.
3.3
Colin Ackermann to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up on middle, Bavuma works it to square leg.
3.2
1
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, Fuller and on middle, this is flicked to square leg for a single.
3.1
Colin Ackermann to Quinton de Kock, Bowls it slow and outside off. Quinton de Kock taps it to cover.
2.6
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Good bounce on this one. Short and on off. Bavuma goes back and blocks.
2.5
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Tad quicker and on middle, Bavuma tucks it to square leg.
2.4
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Angling on the pads, nudged to square leg.
2.3
2
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, outside off. Bavuma prods to defend but splices it past short third for a couple.
2.2
4
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Poor from Dutt! This is short and wide of off. Bavuma cuts it wide of backward point for a boundary. Off the mark.
2.1
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, This is full and around off, it is pushed back to Dutt.
1.6
Logan van Beek to Quinton de Kock, On a length and wide of off. Quinton de Kock shoulders arms to it.
1.5
4
Logan van Beek to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Easy for Quinton de Kock! This is full and on the pads, it is flicked through square leg and it races away.
1.4
Logan van Beek to Quinton de Kock, Short but this time outside off, Quinton de Kock pulls it to mid-wicket.
1.3
Logan van Beek to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock tries to pull again, this is short but the left-hander mistimes it completely.
1.2
2
Logan van Beek to Quinton de Kock, Tad short and on middle, Quinton de Kock nudges it through mid-wicket for two more.
1.1
2
Logan van Beek to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock and South Africa are underway! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for a couple of runs.
0.6
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, That was close. Maiden to start the chase. Flat and on middle, lands and spins in. Bavuma prods to defend but misses and it rolls off the pads to square leg.
0.5
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and around off. Bavuma makes a solid block again.
0.4
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Flat, slower in the air and around off. Bavuma blocks.
0.3
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up on off, Bavuma eases it to mid-wicket.
0.2
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this one spins back in. Bavuma waits and tucks it to short fine leg.
0.1
Aryan Dutt to Temba Bavuma, This is flat and outside off, Bavuma steps across and blocks.
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st Innings Netherlands
We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Aryan Dutt to bowl and Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma to open for the Proteas. Let's play…
…The Chase…
The bowling was excellent, to begin with by South Africa, the pacers were brilliant. They got early wickets but they'll be disappointed with their effort towards the end as they leaked far too many runs. The wicket is flat though and they would expect themselves to chase this down. Netherlands, on the other hand, will hope to take a few early wickets. Chase in a bit.
That is a very strong comeback from the Dutch and they have got to a total which can be considered competitive. They were in big trouble at one stage when they lost 5 for not a lot but Edwards played really well. He along with the lower order has taken his side to a good total. Credit to Aryan Dutt and Roelof van der Merwe too who played a handy cameo at the end.
43
over
43 | 15 Runs |
HH: 245/8
42.6
2
Gerald Coetzee to Scott Edwards, Another loud appeal but turned down again. A yorker on middle, Edwards looks to flick it but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the off side. Two leg byes. 245 is what the Netherlands end with in this 43-overs-per-side contest.
42.5
1
Gerald Coetzee to Aryan Dutt, On middle, this is worked through mid-wickef for one.
42.4
6
Gerald Coetzee to Aryan Dutt, SIX! DUTT IS PLAYING A HANDY KNOCK HERE. Short and on middle, this is pulled over mid-wicket for a biggie.
42.3
1
Gerald Coetzee to Scott Edwards, A loud appeal but not given! South Africa review. Not out! It is off the pad and it has pitched outside leg. Edwards looks to play the reverse sweep but it goes off something to the keeper. They take one as South Africa appeal. It is off the pad.
42.2
4
Gerald Coetzee to Scott Edwards, FOUR! NICE AND FINE! On the pads, this is clipped fine on the leg side. It races away.
42.1
1
Gerald Coetzee to Aryan Dutt, Outside off, this is cut past point for one.
42
over
42 | 10 Runs |
HH: 230/8
41.6
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
41.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Aryan Dutt, On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
41.4
6
Lungi Ngidi to Aryan Dutt, SIX! ANOTHER ONE IN THE STANDS! Short and on middle, this is nailed over the mid-wicket fence.
41.3
Lungi Ngidi to Aryan Dutt, Shorter and outside off, Aryan looks to cut but misses.
41.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Shortish and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
41.1
2
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Two! Angled into the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side for two.
41
over
41 | 16 Runs |
HH: 220/8
40.6
2
Kagiso Rabada to Aryan Dutt, Two more. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for two more.
40.5
6
Kagiso Rabada to Aryan Dutt, SIX! STAND AND DELIVER STUFF! Length and on middle, Dutt stands tall and nails it over the long on fence.
40.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Aryan Dutt, WIDE! Well wide outside off, Dutt slashes but misses.
40.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled past mid-wickef for one.
40.3
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
40.2
2
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Angled into the pads, this is worked past square leg for two.
40.1
4
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, FOUR! Full and angling into the pads, this is worked pasy short fine leg and it races away.
40
over
40 | 12 Runs |
HH: 204/8
39.6
Lungi Ngidi to Aryan Dutt, Dutt needs a sighted! Around off, kept out.
39.5
W
Lungi Ngidi to Roelof van der Merwe, OUT! TAKEN! Outside off, shorter, Roelof van der Merwe looks to cut, it goes more off the splice towards the keeper who takes it easily.
39.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
39.3
2
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, TAKEN! Doesn't matter as it is a no ball. On middle, this is heaved towards deep mid-wicket. It is taken by Miller.
39.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, WIDE! FREE HIT CONTINUES! Down the leg side. Wided.
39.3
5
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, NO BALL AND FOUR! BONUS RUNS! Outside off, full, this is lofted over cover for a boundary.
39.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
39.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Roelof van der Merwe, Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
39.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Fuller and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
39
over
39 | 11 Runs |
HH: 192/7
38.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
38.5
4
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, FOUR MORE! Edwards is leading from the front. Another short one, this is smashes through covers. He finds the gap and it races away.
38.4
4
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, FOUR! SLAPPED AWAY! Momentum shifting. Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for a boundary.
38.3
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, On the shorter side, this is pushed to cover.
38.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
38.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Roelof van der Merwe, Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
38.1
Kagiso Rabada to Roelof van der Merwe, Shorter and around off, this is chopped towards cover for no runs.
38
over
38 | 8 Runs |
HH: 181/7
37.6
4
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, FOUR! The reverse sweep comes out and it is played brilliantly. On middle, it is swept behind square on the off side and it races away.
37.5
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Fires it on middle, kept out.
37.4
2
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Fuller and on middle, this is chipped over the bowler for two.
37.3
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
37.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Roelof van der Merwe, On middle, this is swept through square leg for one.
37.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
37
over
37 | 10 Runs |
HH: 173/7
36.6
4
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, FOUR! NICELY PLAYED! Short and outside off, this is guided nicely past point and it races away.
36.5
1
Gerald Coetzee to Scott Edwards, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
36.4
1
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, Fuller and on off, this is another single as it is stroked down to long off.
36.3
1
Gerald Coetzee to Scott Edwards, Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
36.2
1
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, Fuller and on off, this is hit down towards long off for one.
36.1
2
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.
36
over
36 | 7 Runs |
HH: 163/7
35.6
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, On middle, kept out.
35.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Roelof van der Merwe, On off, this is pushed past cover for one.
35.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Around off, this is pushed wide of cover for one.
35.3
4
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, FOUR! Edwards now looks to step on the gas. He plays the sweep, he connects well and it goes towards square leg for a boundary.
35.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Roelof van der Merwe, Shorter and around off, this is guided past point for one.
35.1
Keshav Maharaj to Roelof van der Merwe, Around off, defended.
35
over
35 | 15 Runs |
HH: 156/7
34.6
1
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
34.5
6
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, SIX! OVER THE FENCE! Roelof van der Merwe on th3 charge. Shorter and outside off, he cuts it well over the third man fence for a biggie.
34.4
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, On middle, blocked.
34.3
4
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, FOUR! Top shot! Fuller one, on middle, Merwe picks it well and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
34.2
4
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, FOUR! Excellent placement! On a length with some extra bounce, outside off, Merwe hangs back and punches it through backward point for a boundary.
34.1
Gerald Coetzee to Roelof van der Merwe, Touch short, outside off, Merwe looks to slap it but gets beaten.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs |
HH: 141/7
33.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Roelof van der Merwe, Full, on off, this is played towards mid-wicket for a single.
33.5
W
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, OUT! STUMPED! That is a beauty! Slows it up, lands it behind the driving length. Logan is temtped into the drive, he leans forward and looks to do so. The ball turns away, goes past the outside edge and the keeper does the rest. It is referred but Logan is well short.
33.4
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Too full, on middle, Logan blocks it solidly.
33.3
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Bowls it on off, Logan van Beek pushes it back to the bowler.
33.2
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Another one on off, Logan van Beek defends it solidly.
33.1
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Full, on off, this is defended back.
33
over
33 | 8 Runs |
HH: 140/6
32.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Logan van Beek, Good length, on off, Logan van Beek taps it to covers for one.
32.5
Kagiso Rabada to Logan van Beek, Lands it outside off, Logan van Beek let's it go.
32.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, On a length and on off, Edwards taps it to covers for one.
32.3
6
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, SIX! Super shot! On a length and on middle and leg, Edwards gets in line and pulls it over deep square leg for a maximum.
32.2
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Good length, on off, Edwards looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
32.1
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Lands it on off, Edwards blocks it back.
32
over
32 | 6 Runs |
HH: 132/6
31.6
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Bowls it on middle, Logan van Beek blocks it to point.
31.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Full, angling in, this is played towards covers for a single.
31.4
4
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, FOUR! Fine shot! Lands it on middle, Edwards gets low and sweeps it over square leg for a boundary.
31.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Flatter one, on off, this is played towards covers for a single.
31.2
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Another one on off, Logan van Beek blocks it back again.
31.1
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Full, on off, Logan van Beek blocks it back.
31
over
31 | 3 Runs |
HH: 126/6
30.6
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Fuller one, on off, Edwards blocks it back towards the bowler.
30.5
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, On a length and on off, Edwards blocks it back.
30.4
2
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Too full, on off, Edwards miscues his drive towards mid on for a single. The fielder makes a direct hit which allows the batters to take one more. Two taken.
30.3
Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, On a length and outside off, Edwards looks to play at it but gets beaten.
30.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Logan van Beek, Bowls it outside off, Logan van Beek taps it to covers for a quick single.
30.1
Kagiso Rabada to Logan van Beek, On a length and on off, Logan van Beek blocks it back.
30
over
30 | 3 Runs |
HH: 123/6
29.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Full, angling in, Logan van Beek sweeps it to square leg for a single.
29.5
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Full, on off, Logan van Beek taps it to covers. Dot.
29.4
2
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Touch short, on off, Logan van Beek flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
29.3
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Flatter one, on middle, this is defended towards mid off.
29.2
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Back of a length, on off, Logan van Beek blocks it well.
29.1
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Full, on off, this is defended towards mid on.
29
over
29 | 7 Runs |
HH: 120/6
28.6
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, Lands it outside off, Edwards blocks it well.
28.5
1
Marco Jansen to Logan van Beek, Touch short, on leg, Logan van Beek doesn't connect his pull shot and gets a hit on his thighs. They cross for a leg bye.
28.4
4
Marco Jansen to Logan van Beek, FOUR! Lovely timing! Fuller one, on off, Logan van Beek hangs back and nudges it through mid-wicket as the ball races away.
28.3
Marco Jansen to Logan van Beek, Good length, angling in, Logan van Beek blocks it solidly.
28.3
1
Marco Jansen to Logan van Beek, Wide! A bouncer, down leg, Logan van Beek let's it go.
28.2
1
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, Lands it on off, Edwards flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
28.1
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs |
HH: 113/6
27.6
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Tossed up on off, defended.
27.5
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Around off, kept out.
27.4
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
27.3
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Around off, kept out.
27.2
Keshav Maharaj to Logan van Beek, Outside off, Logan looks to sweep but misses.
27.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
27
over
27 | 7 Runs |
HH: 112/6
26.6
W
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, OUT! That is plumb. Jansen breaks the stand thatvwas going well. He goes full and on middle, A yorker length ball, Teja is late in getting his bat down and misses and gets hit on the pad. An appeal and the finger is raised. A review is taken but it is a waste of a review.
26.5
1
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, On the pads, this is clipped through square leg for one.
26.5
1
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, WIDE! Short bur down the leg side. Wided.
26.4
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, Around off, kept out.
26.3
1
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
26.2
4
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, FOUR! FINDS THE GAP! JUST WIDE! Short and outside off, this is cut uppishly but past point. Boundary.
26.1
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
26
over
26 | 2 Runs |
HH: 105/5
25.6
2
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Maharaj looks to go very full but it is a full toss, it is swept through square leg for two.
25.5
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
25.4
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Around off, this is blocked.
25.3
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Walks across and sweeps but to short fine leg.
25.2
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Flatter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
25.1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, On middle, defended.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs |
HH: 103/5
24.6
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, Bangs it short and on middle, this is pulled but to mid-wicket.
24.5
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, Around off, this is guided to point.
24.4
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, Outside off, Jansen pushes at it but is beaten.
24.3
Marco Jansen to Teja Nidamanuru, Good length and on off, blocked.
24.2
1
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, Fuller and on off, this is pushed wide of mid off for one.
24.1
Marco Jansen to Scott Edwards, On middle, defended.
24
over
24 | 5 Runs |
HH: 102/5
23.6
Keshav Maharaj to Teja Nidamanuru, On off, kept out.
23.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Around off, this is pushed past cover for one.
23.4
4
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, FOUR! The sweep is played well again. On middle, this is hit pasg square leg and it races away.
23.3
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Around off, kept out.
23.2
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Angled into the pads, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
23.1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Around off, kept out.
23
over
23 | 9 Runs |
HH: 97/5
22.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
22.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
22.4
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, Around off, kept out.
22.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, WIDE! Another extra. Down the leg side. Wided.
22.3
4
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, FOUR! GOOD PLACEMENT! Short and outside off, this is cut past point. Boundary.
22.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, WIDE! Short but down the leg side. Wided.
22.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
22.1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Around off, kept out.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs |
HH: 88/5
21.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
21.5
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, An appeal but not given. Maharaj likes it and it is taken upstairs. NOT OUT! MISSING LEG! On the pads, Edwards looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Not straightening enough.
21.4
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Turn! Flatter and around off, this one turns away. Edwards looks to push at it but is beaten.
21.3
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, On off, blocked.
21.2
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, Flatter and outside off, Scott looks to cut but misses.
21.1
4
Keshav Maharaj to Scott Edwards, FOUR! WELCOME, MAHARAJ! This guy is a fine sweeper. Straightaway goes for it and nails it past square leg. Boundary.
21
over
21 | 2 Runs |
HH: 83/5
20.6
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, Outside off, this is guided to point.
20.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Angled into the pads, this is nudged around the corner for one.
20.4
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Around off, kept out.
20.3
Lungi Ngidi to Scott Edwards, Around off, defended.
20.2
W
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, OUT! TAKEN! He hit that well but straight to the fielder. Half the side back in the hut. Short and down the leg side. Not the best of balls but it is pulled straight to fine leg. Jansen takes an easy catch.
20.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, Shorter and outside off, this is guided to point.
20
over
20 | 5 Runs |
HH: 81/4
19.6
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
19.5
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Back of a length and on off, blocked.
19.4
1
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, On the shorter side, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
19.3
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, Around off, blocked.
19.2
4
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, FOUR! PULLED AWAY! Bangs it short and Teja Nidamanuru was ready for it, he cracks it past mid-wicket and it races away.
19.1
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, Outside off, shorter, Teja Nidamanuru looks to cut but misses.
19
over
19 | 4 Runs |
HH: 76/4
18.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
18.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
18.4
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Bangs it short but down the leg side. Wided.
18.3
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
18.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
18.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
18.1
Lungi Ngidi to Teja Nidamanuru, On off, this is guided to point.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs |
HH: 72/4
17.6
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
17.5
2
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for two.
17.4
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, blocked.
17.3
1
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, Angled into the pads, this is worked on the leg side for one.
17.2
1
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
17.1
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht slashes but misses.
17
over
17 | 10 Runs |
HH: 68/4
16.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
16.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, FOUR LEG BYES! 9 from one legal ball. On the pads, Sybrand Engelbrecht looks to flick but misses, it hits the pad and goes fine to the boundary on the leg side.
16.5
5
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, FIVE WIDES! THAT TOOK OFF! Bangs it in short and on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht looks to pull but it goes well over him and the keeper and down to the fine leg fence.
16.4
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, On off, defended.
16.3
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Outside off, this is guided to point.
16.2
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, kept out.
16.1
Lungi Ngidi to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Back of length and on middle, this is worked to mid on.
16
over
16 | 8 Runs |
HH: 58/4
15.6
1
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
15.5
6
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, SIX! OFF THE TOP EDGE BUT THE PACE TAKES IT OVER! Short and on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht pulls, it goes off the top edge and over the fine leg fence. Welcome biggie.
15.4
1
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
15.3
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, Now a short one, quick short one. Teja Nidamanuru evades it.
15.2
Gerald Coetzee to Teja Nidamanuru, A good delivery to welcome the new batter! A yorker kn middle, it is jammed out.
15.1
W
Gerald Coetzee to Colin Ackermann, OUT! TIMBER! FOUR DOWN! That is a rash shot. Shorter and outside off, not enough room to cut but Colin Ackermann slashes, it goes off the inside edge and the off pole goes for a walk. Gerald Coetzee is elated. South Africa have been brilliant with the ball.
15
over
15 | Runs |
HH: 50/3
14.6
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Brilliant from Rabada again. On off, defended.
14.5
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, defended nicely.
14.4
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, On middle, kept out.
14.3
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, On middle, this time, kept out.
14.2
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Well bowled! Gets it to straighten after landing it on a length and around off, Sybrand Engelbrecht is beaten.
14.1
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Fuller and on off, this is played to mid off.
14
over
14 | 1 Runs |
HH: 50/3
13.6
Gerald Coetzee to Colin Ackermann, On the stumps, blocked.
13.5
Gerald Coetzee to Colin Ackermann, On off, this is pushed to mid off.
13.4
Gerald Coetzee to Colin Ackermann, Around off, kept out.
13.3
Gerald Coetzee to Colin Ackermann, Outside off, Colin Ackermann slashes but misses.
DRINKS! South Africa on top, they have made the most of the new balls and got early wickets. More of the same is what they want. Netherlands need a partnership. Can they fight back?
13.2
Gerald Coetzee to Colin Ackermann, On middle, kept out.
13.1
1
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, this is pushed past cover for one.
13
over
13 | 6 Runs |
HH: 49/3
12.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
12.5
4
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, FOUR! GLORIOUS! A shot that will give Sybrand Engelbrecht confidence. Fuller and on middle, this is driven past mid on and into the fence.
12.4
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, kept out.
12.3
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, A bumper but it is ducked under.
12.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Slightly short, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
12.1
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Good length and outside off, left alone.
12
over
12 | 2 Runs |
HH: 43/3
11.6
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, On the stumps, kept out. Good comeback from Gerald Coetzee after bowling two wides earlier on.
11.5
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Fullish again, this is driven but to mid on.
11.4
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, On the stumps, blocked.
11.3
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
11.2
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Fuller and on off, blocked.
11.1
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, defended.
11.1
1
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Yet another one down the leg side. Wided.
11.1
1
Gerald Coetzee to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Not the best of starts from Gerald Coetzee! Down the leg side. Wided.
11
over
11 | 9 Runs |
HH: 41/3
10.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Around off, this is pushed wide of mid off for one.
10.5
W
Kagiso Rabada to Bas de Leede, A LOUD APPEAL AND UP GOES THR FINGER! Bas de Leede REVIEWS BUT IT SEEMS MORE IN HOPE! OUT! THREE REDS. Length and around off, this lands and comes back in. Bas looks to play it with a straight bat but misses. He gets hit on the pad. Big trouble the Dutch are in.
10.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, On the pads, this is nudged around the corner for one.
10.3
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Outside off, left alone.
10.2
4
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, FOUR! PULLED AWAY! Picked the length quickly. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled hard through mid-wicket. No one in the deep.
10.1
2
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, TWO! Outside off, this is flayed past point for a couple.
10.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
10
over
10 | 4 Runs |
HH: 32/2
9.6
1
Marco Jansen to Colin Ackermann, On the pads, Colin misses the flick. This rolls on the leg side for one. Leg bye.
9.5
Marco Jansen to Colin Ackermann, Around off, blocked.
9.5
1
Marco Jansen to Colin Ackermann, WIDE! Well wide outside off, Colin slashes but misses.
9.4
1
Marco Jansen to Bas de Leede, On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one.
9.3
Marco Jansen to Bas de Leede, Full and outside off, Bas goes after it but misses.
9.2
Marco Jansen to Bas de Leede, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
9.1
1
Marco Jansen to Colin Ackermann, Fuller and on off this is pushed towards mid off for one.
9
over
9 | 1 Runs |
HH: 28/2
8.6
Kagiso Rabada to Bas de Leede, Around off, kept out.
8.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Angled into the pads, this is nudged around the corner for one.
8.4
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.
8.3
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Around off, defended.
8.2
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Fuller and outside off, Colin looks to drive but misses.
8.1
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Outside off, left alone.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs |
HH: 27/2
7.6
Marco Jansen to Bas de Leede, Around off, this is played back to the bowler.
7.6
1
Marco Jansen to Bas de Leede, WIDE! A bumper but way too short. Wided.
7.5
1
Marco Jansen to Colin Ackermann, Colin Ackermann shuffles right across and works this towards mid-wicket for one.
7.4
Marco Jansen to Colin Ackermann, On the stumps, kept out.
7.3
Marco Jansen to Colin Ackermann, Around off, defended well.
7.2
1
Marco Jansen to Bas de Leede, Bas de Leede is underway. Fuller and on off, he looks to drive, it goes off the outer half down to third man for one.
7.1
W
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, TAKEN! IT HAS BEEN REVIEWED! Probably Max has not touched it. OUT! ULTRA EDGE SHOWS A SPIKE! Not sure why it was reviewed. Length and around off, Max O'Dowd pushes at it, it goes off a faint outside edge and it is taken by the keeper. Both the openers back in the hut. Netherlands lose a review too.
7
over
7 | 2 Runs |
HH: 24/1
6.6
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Excellent start by Rabada. Around off, Ackermann defends it well.
6.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Max O'Dowd, Lets the ball come to him and then guides it down to third man for one.
6.4
Kagiso Rabada to Max O'Dowd, On middle, defended.
6.3
Kagiso Rabada to Max O'Dowd, Outside off, left alone.
6.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Ackerman is off the mark. Length and around off, this is guided down to third man for one.
6.1
W
Kagiso Rabada to Vikramjit Singh, OUT! THAT IS A FINE CATCH! RABADA WITH HIS 150TH ODI WICKET! Bangs it in short, extra bounce. Vikramjit Singh goes for the pull, it goes off the top edge over the slip cordon. Heinrich Klaasen runs back and takes it well.
6
over
6 | 1 Runs |
HH: 22/0
5.6
1
Marco Jansen to Vikramjit Singh, Takes one now as he works this towards mid-wicket.
5.5
Marco Jansen to Vikramjit Singh, Beaten! Shorter and outside off, Singh slashes but misses.
5.4
Marco Jansen to Vikramjit Singh, Back of length and on off, this is guided to point.
5.3
Marco Jansen to Vikramjit Singh, Yet another dot! On middle this time, Singh works it to mid-wicket.
5.2
Marco Jansen to Vikramjit Singh, Jansen has been really good. Length and on off, kept out.
5.1
Marco Jansen to Vikramjit Singh, On the stumps, defended well.
5
over
5 | 5 Runs |
HH: 21/0
4.6
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Around off, kept out.
4.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, FOUR! Max O'Dowd is dealing in boundaries. He loves the width. Short and wide outside off, this is flayed past point and the ball races away to the fence.
4.4
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Around off yet again, kept out.
4.3
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Good length and on off, defended.
4.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, On the pads, Vikramjit Singh looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
4.1
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, Good length and on middle, kept out.
4
over
4 | Runs |
HH: 16/0
3.6
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Top, top over. The Sucker ball to end with. Full and wide outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to drive but misses. A maiden by Jansen.
3.5
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Lovely! Length again, this lands on off and then angles away. Max yet again pokes at it and is beaten.
3.4
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Third time in the over. The movement isn't there and hence, Jansen is angling it across, Max looks to block but is beaten again.
3.3
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Around off, kept out.
3.2
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Two in a row. Max is worried about the ball coming back in. Length and around off, Max O'Dowd pokes at it and it goes past the outside edge.
3.1
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Lovely. Yet again the delivery that goes on with the angle. Max O'Dowd looks to push at it but is beaten.
3
over
3 | 10 Runs |
HH: 16/0
2.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Takes one to end a very good over for the Dutch. Around off, this is guided down to third man for one.
2.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, FOUR! AND AGAIN! Max O'Dowd has begun well. Slightly fuller again and around off, Max leans into it and strokes it through covers. Two in a row. Do not offer width to this guy. He loves it.
2.4
4
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, FOUR! LOVELY! Slightly over pitched and Ngidi pays the price. This seems a very true wicket. Fuller and outside off, this is hit over cover and it goes to the fence.
2.3
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Angled into the pads this time, this is worked to mid-wicket.
2.2
Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Around off, on a length, blocked.
2.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, Singh is off the mark! Angled into the pads, he nudges it towards square leg and gets to the other end.
2
over
2 | 6 Runs |
HH: 6/0
1.6
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, A dot to end but a decent over for the Dutch. Outside off, not played at.
1.5
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Around off, kept out.
1.4
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Beaten! The one that holds its line. Length and around off, this slants away. Max O'Dowd looks to defend but is beaten.
1.3
4
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, FOUR! POOR BALL.AND PUT AWAY! First runs off the bat and it is a boundary. Short and outside off, Max O'Dowd slashes at it, it goes past point and into the fence.
1.2
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Good from Max O'Dowd so far! Length and on off, this is blocked.
1.1
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, Gets it right this time, fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off. We have seen Max fall to the deliveries coming back in. He needs to be careful against the left armer.
1.1
1
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, WIDE! Another wide as this one is also down the leg side.
1.1
1
Marco Jansen to Max O'Dowd, A false start from Jansen who is bowling from the other end. He starts off with one down the leg side. Encouraging signs as there is some swing. Wided.
1
over
1 | Runs |
HH: 0/0
0.6
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, A maiden to begin with! Good stuff! Back of a length, a little bit of extra bounce. Defended.
0.5
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, Five dots in a row! Angled into the pads, Singh looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Half an appeal, there might be an inside edge.
0.4
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, Tidy from Ngidi so far! Good length again and on off, defended solidly.
0.3
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, A shade outside the off pole, Singh watches it go to the keeper.
0.2
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, A little too straight this time, this is clipped but to mid-wicket.
0.1
Lungi Ngidi to Vikramjit Singh, Starts off with a length ball around off, no movement on the first one. Kept out.
Time for the action to begin. We are done with the anthems. South Africa make their way out to the middle and they are followed by the Dutch openers, Max O'Dowd and Vikramjit Singh. Lungi Ngidi to begin. Two slips in place. We do expect him to get some movement.
We have some positive news, we have a start time yet again, we though have lost 7 overs, so it is going to be a 43-overs-per-side game which will begin at 1600 IST. HOPEFULLY THIS TIME THE RAIN STAYS AWAY!
Update 1519 IST – The rain has stopped and it has gotten brighter again. Let's us hope it stays away and we get some action.
Well, the rain has returned the moment we were about to begin. The covers are back on. The wait continues. The rain is coming down harder now. It's also gotten really dark too.
NETHERLANDS (PLAYING XI) – Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (WK/C), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.
SOUTH AFRICA (PLAYING XI) – Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee.
Scott Edwards says they would have bowled first too. It is about sticking to the basics and informs they have one change.
Temba Bavuma says it might swing, it's a small ground and it will be tough to defend. Adds they need to be clinical and he hopes for another win.
Toss – SOUTH AFRICA HAVE WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL!
Still gloomy out there but the toss is set to take place at 1430 IST with play to begin at 1500 IST.
It seems to be getting slightly brighter and the drizzle is a very light one. A few players are seen warming up but the covers are firmly in place for now.
Well, the good news did not last for long as the rain is back and the covers are dragged on. The wait continues.
UPDATE 1346 IST (0806 GMT) – WE HAVE A TIME! The toss will take place at 1400 IST and game is set to begin at 1430 IST.
The rain seems to have stopped and the groundsmen are seen doing their job.
Update 1323 IST (0753 GMT) – We have better news for you! THE COVERS ARE COMING OFF! However, the main pitch is still under cover and the TOSS HAS BEEN DELAYED!
We don't have the best of news to begin with. The pitch is under cover and there is a slight drizzle. The forecast isn't that bad so let us hope it clears away quickly and we get underway.
The World Cup is moving ahead at a rapid pace and we are now into game 15. It is a clash between South Africa and Netherlands. Quite obvious who are the favourites here. South Africa have been in terrific form and should beat Netherlands who have been beaten quite easily in the tournament so far. However, in the last T20I World Cup, it was the Netherlands who beat South Africa to knock them out. Can they get another win over the Proteas? We will find out.
… MATCH DAY …
Match number 15 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup is upon us and it will be South Africa going up against Netherlands in Dharamsala in what will be an interesting clash. The Proteas are flying high with two wins from two and they have demolished the likes of Sri Lanka and Australia already. The batting has been firing on all fronts with Quinton de Kock leading the way with two tons to start his campaign. The middle order is solid as well with Aiden Markram looking at his best and the likes of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in a punishing mood. The only concern is that of their skipper Temba Bavuma who has had a stellar 2023 but hasn't got going in the mega event. On the bowling front, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen have been able to make the ball talk with Kagiso Rabada coming in and picking up wickets at the right time. Keshav Maharaj has shown excellent control in both matches and they have the option of playing an extra spinner in the form of Tabraiz Shamsi or choosing from a more than decent line-up of pacers on the bench. South Africa will be out for revenge given their T20 World Cup campaign in 2022 was spoiled by a heroic Dutch performance and this time, the Proteas will look to show no mercy. The Netherlands have lost both of their opening games but there have been a few positives for them in both those games. They have bowled well in patches with Aryan Dutt and Bas de Leede doing really well and the latter has been amongst the runs as well. Their openers do need to show better application and in the middle order, someone has to stay in for a big knock instead of getting 20s or 30s and then getting out. Skipper Scott Edwards needs to step up with the bat as well. If Logan van Beek does return to the side, it will certainly bolster them and with a fairly extended break after the two losses, the Dutch players can start fresh but it will be a tall order for them to get a win. That said, the win for Afghanistan against England would have certainly given them hope that nothing is impossible. Is there another upset brewing? Or will South Africa continue on their merry way?