Watch: Logan van Beek bounced out Keshav Maharaj to secure the result of the 2023 World Cup so far, Netherlands easing past South Africa by 38 runs to pull off a seismic upset.
Afghanistan’s victory over England was hailed as a huge shock, but this victory trumps everything and was only decided when the Dutch team showed virtuosity long before the final goal.
They were forced to the ropes early on and reduced to 140-7, but counter-attacks from Roelof van der Merwe, Scott Edwards and Aryan Dutt lifted them to 104 in the final nine overs.
In the chase, the Netherlands never gave the Proteas an advantage, suffocating them with spin early on and taking wickets every time it looked like they were starting to rebuild.
Lungi Ngidi was satisfied with the pre-match favorites defeating the over, remaining unbeaten in seven of their 24 matches. This also proved impossible. Holland had a key moment in their performance when Van Beek rebounded Maharaj. Maharaj turned back and tried to play the ball upfield, but he could only manage one goal to maintain the lead with the goalkeeper.
This result could have a significant impact on the entire tournament, with the Netherlands dreaming of reaching the semi-finals, and South Africa’s next match against England will be crucial for both teams.
Watch Logan van Beek secure a famous win for Netherlands below:
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