Congratulatory messages poured in as Netherlands eased past South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamshala to script a second World Cup 2023 upset in three days.
The Netherlands put in a great performance against South Africa and achieved a famous World Cup victory. They took the lead in a rainy game and at one point fell to 112-6. Skipper Scott Edwards saved the chance with a smooth 78 (69) with deft support from Roelof van der Merwe (29 off 19) and Aryan Dutt (23 off 9). . They posted a respectable score of 245-8 for him after 43 overs.
South Africa were down 44-4 at the start of their innings and were clueless while chasing. They never recovered from the collapse and were bowled out for 207 in the final over of the game. Logan fans his bake was selected by Dutch bowlers with a record of 3 wins and 60 losses.
Former cricketers and commentators praised Holland’s heroic effort on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This was their second consecutive win against South Africa in the World Cup. Last year, Themba defeated Bavuma’s team in his 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, ending their hopes of making it to the semi-finals.
Former India captain Virender Sehwag praised Edwards’ save and praised the team’s all-round performance. A great achievement by the Dutch.
I really like the way they do business. Scott Edwards was sensational with the bat in the last 10 overs and the Dutch bowlers did their job in style. ”
Wow ! What an effort by the Dutch.
So much to like about the way they go about their business. Scott Edwards was sensational in the last 10 overs with the bat and then the Netherlands’ bowlers did the job in style. #NEDvsSA pic.twitter.com/kYpV0Rby0A– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 17. 2023 年 10 月
Irfan Pathan, another former India international, pointed out that the Netherlands had a habit of throwing surprises against South Africa. “Oh, Holland, anything against South Africa?? What a match for them so far.”
Oh Netherlands you have something against South Africa?? What a game so far for them 👏 #NEDvsSA
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 17. October 2023
Former West Indies cricketer and commentator Ian Bishop insisted the victory was no fluke and urged caution among opponents.
“Two nights ago we were in Afghanistan, tonight we’re in the Netherlands.” Great piece by @KNCBcricket. This is also not an easy task. They prepare well, work hard and are led very well by Scott Edwards. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. And they’re not over yet,” Bishop wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Afghanistan two nights ago, Netherlands tonight. Outstanding from @KNCBcricket . This is no flash in the pan either. They prepare well, they work hard, and they are exceptionally well led by Scott Edwards. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. & they not done yet.
– Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) 17. October 2023
Journalist Alison Mitchell drew similarities between the Dutch excitement against South Africa on October 15th and Afghanistan’s excitement against England.
“A striking comparison is that the Netherlands is an associate member state, while Afghanistan enjoys full member state status and the full funding that comes with it (and obviously does nothing for women’s health. Ned disrupted the team’s form for the tournament as many players had other jobs. “Great effort,” Mitchell wrote on the social media site.
If comparing upsets, Netherlands are an Associate while Afghanistan enjoy Full Member status & the full funding that comes with it (and obv don’t spend any on women’s ckt). Ned have upset the form team of the tourn, with many players having other jobs. Great effort #NEDvSA #CWC23
– Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) 17. October 2023
Meanwhile, former Sri Lankan batsman and commentator Russell Arnold was impressed with the win and thought it was against the “top dog of the tournament”.
Well done to the Netherlands #cwc23 #NEDvSA Tremendous performance to be beat the tournament front runners .. a lot to learn and admire on how they play.. Congratulations
– Russell Arnold (@RusselArnold69) 17. October 2023
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