The Netherlands despatched South Africa crashing out of the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday with a surprising 13-run victory in Adelaide which additionally propelled India into the semi-finals. The newest in a collection of shocks at this match left Bangladesh and Pakistan combating it out for the ultimate spot within the final 4. Table-toppers India are on six factors and play Zimbabwe in Melbourne within the remaining match of Sunday’s triple header, the results of which is able to determine the ultimate Super 12 standings and who faces whom within the semis.

Chasing 159 for victory after Colin 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.

South Africa began on a jittery be aware with openers Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma out inside six overs with the rating on 39.

The left-handed de Kock hit a 4 and 6 however quickly fell caught behind to Fred Klaassen, for 13, and Bavuma was bowled by Paul van Meekeren for 20.

But it was Glover’s wicket of Rilee Rossouw that raised the Dutch hopes with the batsman, who hit the primary century on this match, departing after a 19-ball 25.

The Proteas by no means regarded convincing as Klaassen took down Aiden Markram for 17 and a Dutch shock began turning into a actuality when Glover struck twice in a single over.

He despatched again the harmful David Miller after which bought Wayne Parnell caught behind because the wheels got here off the South Africa chase — and with it their World Cup hopes.

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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 method. 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.