Coming into Tuesday’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 match between South Africa and Netherlands, one would have hardly believed that the heavyweights Proteas have been in for a shocker. But the Scott Edwards-led Netherlands believed in themselves. In the tip, they scripted the most effective wins in ODI World Cup historical past by getting the higher of world No. 3 South Africa. Netherlands, the world No. 14 ODI crew on this planet, performed like a prime facet to stun South Africa, which has been the most effective sides within the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Batting first, in a 43-over-a-side match owing to rain delay, Netherlands notched a very good complete of 245/8 with their skipper Scott Edwards scoring a improbable 69-ball 78*. In reply, South Africa’s chase by no means actually took as they have been all out for 207 in 452.5 overs. This is Netherlands’s third-ever World Cup win and their first since 2007.

“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,” Virender Sehwag praised Netherlands’ effort.

Wow ! What an effort by the Dutch.
So a lot to love about the way in which they go about their enterprise. Scott Edwards was sensational within the final 10 overs with the bat after which the Netherlands’ bowlers did the job in model. #NEDvsSA pic.twitter.com/kYpV0Rby0A

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 17, 2023

“A beautiful game at a beautiful place with such an unexpected result…Count me in every time! Had so much fun today…Way to go Netherlands… brilliant! #SAvsNED,” wrote Dinesh Karthik on X.

A phenomenal sport at a gorgeous place with such an sudden consequence…
Count me in each time! Had a lot enjoyable immediately…
Way to go Netherlands… good! #SAvsNED

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 17, 2023

“Netherlands many many congratulations on your historic win. You were discipline thru out the game. Specially in bowling. Wo chitthi mein kya hai???  #NEDvSA” wrote Irfan Pathan.

Netherlands many many congratulations in your historic win. You have been self-discipline through out the sport. Specially in bowling. Wo chitthi mein kya hai??? #NEDvSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 17, 2023

Netherlands prompted the second large upset of this World Cup on Tuesday as they defeated fancied South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamsala. A 3-wicket haul by Logan van Beek, a half-century by skipper Scott Edwards and an all-round present by Roelof van der Merwe helped the Netherlands beat South Africa, two days after Afghanistan prompted an upset by defeating England.

October 2020 – Paul Van Meekeren was delivering Uber Eats at dwelling because the T20WC in India acquired postponed.

October 2023 – Paul Van Meekeren has contributed in Netherlands’ win over South Africa within the World Cup in India. pic.twitter.com/WDLzjwa3YO

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 17, 2023

South Africa at the moment are on the third spot with two wins and a loss and 4 factors. The Netherlands are at ninth with a win, two losses.

Chasing 246 runs in 43 overs, the Proteas began decently, with Quinton de Kock and skipper Temba Bavuma unleashing some large hits. However, Colin Ackermann ended the partnership between the duo at 36 runs, dismissing de Kock for 20 as he was caught by Scott Edwards. South Africa have been 36/1 in eight overs.

In the subsequent two overs or so, the sport swung in favour of the Netherlands as they removed skipper Bavuma (16) after he was cleaned up by Roelef van der Merwe. Paul van Meekeren clean-bowled Aiden Markram for only one. Merwe in his subsequent over additionally eliminated Rassie van der Dussen for 4 runs after being caught by Aryan Dutt. South Africa have been 44/4 in 11.2 overs.

Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, the spine of Protea’s middle-order began to rebuild the innings and the crew reached the 50-run mark in 12.5 overs.

Klaasen-Miller have been nearing a fifty-run partnership when Klaasen was eliminated by Logan van Beek for 28. He was caught by Vikramjit Singh at fantastic leg. Proteas have been 89/5 in 18.5 overs.

Miller with Marco Jansen took Proteas past the 100-run mark in 22.2 overs.

Meekeran delivered one other blow to Proteas by rattling Jansen’s stumps when he was at 9. Proteas have been now 109/6 in 25 overs.

Miller and Gerald Coetzee continued the innings and introduced down the deficit to just a bit greater than 100 runs.

Just when Miller appeared threatening and van Beek clean-bowled him for 43 runs. Coetzee didn’t final for much longer and was eliminated for 22 after he was caught by Scott Edwards. Bas de Leede acquired the wicket. The Proteas have been 147/8 in 33.1 overs.

With ANI inputs