Super 12 - Match 28, Adelaide, November 06, 2022, 05:30 AM
Netherlands
158/4(20.0ov)
South Africa
145/8(20.0ov)
Netherlands beat South Africa by 13 runs
Right then, that is it from this game. South Africa have been dealt a knockout blow in their chance of making it to the semi-finals. However, don't go anywhere as the virtual knockout between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to begin at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT). You can switch tabs to catch all the updates. Cheers!
Scott Edwards, the victorious skipper of Netherlands is up for a chat. He says he is lost for words. Adds they are quite use to such conditions in Netherlands and credits the boys for the way they played. He is pleased they managed to end the tournament on a high and secured qualification for the next World Cup.
Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa is up for a chat. He says they are disappointed, they were playing well till now and it was a game they should have won but it is a tough one to swallow. Adds they were just under par and they once again kept losing wickets at wrong times and it is going to be a tough one to swallow.
Colin Ackermann is the player of the match for his brillian knock. He says that it is a fantastic feeling and they deserved this victory. Adds that they have worked really hard for this. Mentions that the pitch was slow and there was a bit of turn, but the plan was to take the game deep and luckily the boundaries flowed at the end.
Presentation time...
Earlier in the day, Netherlands got themselves to a competitive total thanks to some handy contributions from the top order. They though did brilliantly with the ball to defend that.
South Africa, just did not have that one batter who would help them get over the line. They needed someone to go on and plan an innings of significance but that did not happen. A few of them got off to starts but none went on to make use of it. In the end, they were reliant on David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen to finish it but the two failed to do so too.
The key for the Dutch was wickets at regular intervals. Whenever, they were pushed onto the back foot, they managed to strike. All their bowlers bowled with excellent control. Fred Klaassen was brilliant but it was Glover's two overs and the spell from Bas de Leede which won them the game. However, credit to all their bowlers and the fielders who were absolutely brilliant.
What a win, what a win that is for Netherlands. Not only them and their fans but the whole of Pakistan and Bangladesh will be celebrating along with them. The two now have a chance to make it through to the semis out of nowhere. The South African fans are in disbelief. They were overwhelming favourites heading into this encounter but have come out second best. The Dutch have overcome the odds and have knocked South Africa out of the tournament. They have actually played as party spoilers. Unbelievable!
In over# 20
4
0W
1
0
2
3nb
1wd
1
Bas de Leede 25/2(3)
19.6
4
FOUR! A boundary to end the innings but that will not be enough for South Africa. This is on a hard length and outside off, Anrich Nortje cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary. NETHERLANDS WIN BY 13 RUNS.
19.5
W
OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj goes back to the hut now. Bas de Leede bowls this short of a length and outside off, Keshav Maharaj punches it uppishly towards deep point where Max O'Dowd takes a good catch.
19.4
1
Fuller one and on off, Kagiso Rabada drives it towards sweeper cover for one. It is all but over South Africa now.
19.3
.
This is pitched up, on off, Kagiso Rabada drills it towards cover. No run. 19 runs from 3 balls now.
19.2
2
This is full and on off, Kagiso Rabada slaps it wide of long off where the fielder dives to his left to stop it. Two runs taken.
19.2
3nb
Bas de Leede bowls a high full toss, on off, Kagiso Rabada smashes it towards long on for a brace. It is called a no ball. Free hit coming up..
19.2
1wd
This is full and outside off, way outside off, Kagiso Rabada leaves it alone. It is called wide.
19.1
1
Dropped! This is full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj goes for the heave, but hits it with the bottom of the bat. It flies in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Logan van Beek spills it out. A single is taken.
Bas de Leede to bowl the last over.