Glimpse of the catch by Roelof van der Merwe© Instagram
Netherlands thrashed South Africa by 13 runs to assert victory of their final Super 12 conflict of ongoing T20 World Cup, at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. With the Proteas’ loss, Team India robotically moved into the semi-finals of the match, with a complete of six factors and a recreation remaining. Put to bat first, Netherlands posted a complete of 158/four in 20.zero overs, with Colin Ackermann smashing 41 runs off 26 balls. In return, South Africa might solely handle to attain 145, with Brandon Glover scalping three wickets for Netherlands.
Apart from a superb show of batting and bowling, Netherlands additionally showcased sensible fielding in opposition to South Africa. In the 16th over, which was bowled by Glover, David Miller regarded to drag the ball, however the supply bought some additional bounce and he ended up top-edging it. Roelof van der Merwe then began working backwards and took an excellent catch to dismiss Miller for 17.
Coming to the match, put in to bat first, the Dutch, who had solely crushed Zimbabwe within the Super 12, began strongly with Stephan Myburgh’s 37 however misplaced their manner. But then stepped in Ackermann.
He hit three fours and two sixes in his 26-ball knock and together with skipper Scott Edwards helped the group get 31 runs from the ultimate two overs.
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Chasing 159 for victory after Ackermann’s unbeaten 41, South Africa faltered to finish on 145-8, with Dutch quick bowler Brandon Glover returning spectacular figures of 3-9 in two overs.
With AFP Inputs
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