NED WON
ODI
NED beat SA by 38 runs
Man of the Match - Scott Edwards
NED
245-8
43.0/43 Ovrs
 
207-10
42.5/43 Ovrs
SA
ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 |Match 15 |10/17/2023
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Commentary
  • The World Cup keeps on delivering. That is it from this game. The action continues from the World Cup as we head to MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 18th of this month as New Zealand will take on Afghanistan at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT). Do join us for the build-up. Cheers. 
  • 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
    0
    Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, A slower delivery, full and leg, Keshav Maharaj fails to get bat on it.
  • 42.1
    0
    Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Shorter and on off, Maharaj slashes and misses.
  • END OF OVER 42 | 6 Runs & 0 Wkt | SA 197/9
  • 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
    0
    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
    0
    Bas de Leede to Lungi Ngidi, Bangs it short and on middle, Ngidi looks to pull but misses.
  • END OF OVER 41 | 7 Runs & 0 Wkt | SA 191/9
  • 40.6
    0
    Logan van Beek to Keshav Maharaj, Short in length and on middle, Maharaj tries to paddle scoop but misses.
  • 40.6
    1nb and boundary
    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
    0
    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.