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South Africa vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Scott Edwards (78*) leads NED to famous 38-run victory over SASouth Africa won the toss and chose to bowl after the rains delayed the start, reducing the game into a 43-over contest. Netherlands were off to a wobbly start but rallied around their captain Scott Edwards to post 245/8 at the at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The Dutch then bowled out South Africa for just 207 runs to seal the win.
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Netherlands' Roelof van der Merwe celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie Van Der Dussen during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between South Africa and Netherlands, at HPCA Stadium, in Dharamshala.</p></div>

Netherlands' Roelof van der Merwe celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie Van Der Dussen during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between South Africa and Netherlands, at HPCA Stadium, in Dharamshala.

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Hello and welcome to our live blog! South Africa are targeting top spot on the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table today as they take on Netherlands at Dharamsala.

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The Proteas are looking for a third win on the trot against the Dutch who are still searching for their first win.

Can Scott Edwards and his men keep this Temba Bavuma team at bay? Stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the live action.

Here's how the Points Table stands ahead of this game

South Africa have recorded two big wins which means they have the best Net Run Rate among all sides. A win today will ensure they go above India on the basis of that NRR.

Netherlands are rock-bottom, looking for their first win.

Toss delayed due to rain at Dharamsala!

Well there's some bad news as the covers are brought on due to a spell of rain at Dharamsala. The toss has been delayed until the rains abate.

Ominous looking clouds loom over Dharamsala today!

A look at conditions at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala earlier today.

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Covers come off at the HPCA Stadium!

There's some good news from Dharamsala as the covers are being taken off. It's going to be tricky navigating the South Africa pacers though under these conditions and Netherlands will be hoping the toss lands their way.

On the other hand, if the Dutch do win the toss and manage some mayhem earlier on with the ball, then another upset could well be on the cards here.

We have a time update for the toss at Dharamsala!

The toss is scheduled for 2 PM as the players warm-up in the outfield. The conditions still look overcast but the covers are now taken off completely.

David Miller praises the environment within the Proteas camp

We did struggle in the first two games and managed to dig deep. We played good cricket and continued that blueprint. It’s finding confidence witihin each other, a lot of indivduals are doing well at different phases. Two big games and hopefully, the rain stays way. We have spoken about being bold and courageous and we have done that for some time now. The guys at the top are batting beautifully and laying a solid foundation for the midde order. It's a good team environment at the moment and the vibe in the camp is good.
David Miller

Ricky Ponting thinks a 'laid-back' Rohit Sharma is the perfect man to lead India to the title

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Covers come back on at the HPCA Stadium

The rains are notoriously mischievous in the mountains and just as we were getting ready for the toss they made a comeback to send the players racing back in.

The covers are back on and we await further updates with regards to the game.

Some good news from Dharamsala

The rains have stopped at Dharamsala and the covers are being taken off at the HPCA stadium.

The toss has been scheduled for 2:30 PM now with play set to start at 3 PM.

Toss: South Africa win toss, opt to bowl!

The toss lands in Temba Bavuma's favour and he jumps onto the opportunity to bowl first. It's still quite cloudy in Dharamsala and the South African pacers will be licking their lips at these overcast conditions.

The floodlights are already on inside the stadium which gives an idea of the conditions.

South Africa vs Netherlands: Playing XIs

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Gerald Coetzee.

Netherlands (Playing XI): Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (wk & c), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren.

One change for the Proteas as they bring on an extra fast bowler for a spinner

We are gonna have a bowl first. Looking at the overcast conditions, it may swing. It's a small ground so it will be difficult to defend. We have to start off well, be nice and clinical there. I think if we can pick up a few early wickets, we will be able to keep them down to a low total. We can take the confidence, belief is growing among the team. Hopefully, we can keep up the performances. One change - Coetzee comes in for Shamsi.
Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain)

Scott Edwards knows his team will have to quickly adjust to these conditions

We would have bowled first as well but unfortunately, we cannot change that. There are a few areas where we can fix up. For us, it is to be sticking to the blueprint and adjusting to the conditions. We have Logan coming in for Ryan Klein.
Scott Edwards (Netherlands Captain)

Aaaannd the rains return at Dharamsala!

Well this is something we need to get used to today. The covers are back on at the HPCA stadium as the rains pay another unwanted visit.

The start of play has been delayed until the rains abate and the umpires are happy with the conditions in the outfield.

The rains pick up now!

According to reports from inside the stadium, the rains have picked up and are coming down even harder now. We could be in for a long wait as the groundsmen will also have plenty of work to do once the shower stops.

Rains take a break at Dharamsala!

The rains have taken a break now at Dharamsala and it's also getting a little brighter. The reports from inside the stadium are positive and we hope for a quick start of play.

The covers are now off at the HPCA stadium!

The sun is out now in Dharamsala as the covers are taken off at the HPCA stadium and the South Africa players hit the field for their warm-ups.

We should expect an update from the match officials soon as to when play can start.

Play set to start at 4 PM under revised conditions!

We have some positive news coming from the HPCA stadium now. Play is set to start at 4 PM.

- It will be a 43-overs-per-side contest

- The first powerplay will be from 1-9 overs

- The second powerplay from 10-35 overs

- The final powerplay will be from 36-43 overs

- Three bowlers can bowl a maximum of 9 overs while two bowlers can bowl 8 overs

Players take the field for the national anthems!

The players walk onto the field for the national anthems which means we're just moments away from the first over.

South Africa will be hoping to make early inroads while the sun is out and the Dutch will face quite a challenge trying to keep them at bay.

Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd walk out to open the batting for Netherlands.

The first challenge awaiting them will be in the form of Lungi Ngidi who will open the attack for South Africa.

Over 1: Netherlands 0/0

0.6 - No run, back of length delivery into the body and Singh defends. Ngidi starts off with a maiden over.

0.5 - No run, Singh defends to the off-side this time.

0.4 - No run, Singh looks to flick across the line but is beaten as the ball hits his thigh pad and loops back into the palms of Ngidi. There are muted appeals for caught & bowled but there was no bat involved.

0.3 - No run, swing on offer straight away as the ball moves in the air with Singh leaving it for the keeper.

0.2 - No run, Ngidi drags his length back and Singh tucks it off the hips to square leg.

0.1 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps from Ngidi and Singh blocks it out.

Over 2: Netherlands 6/0

1.6 - No run, Jansen bangs it short to O'Dowd who sways away from the delivery.

1.5 - No run, O'Dowd gets bat behind ball to block it out.

1.4 - No run, beaten! Excellent reply from Jansen as he sends down a length delivery just outside off and O'Dowd looks to defend but it whizzes past the edge.

1.3 - FOUR! Great timing from O'Dowd as he uses the pace to guide it past a diving fielder at point.

1.2 - No run, beaten! O'Dowd looks to flick but gets hit high on the thigh pad.

1.1 - No run, full onto the stumps now and O'Dowd blocks it out.

1.1 - Wide! Again it's too fine from Jansen as he slips it down leg.

1.1 - Wide! Jansen goes full down leg and has to reload.

Marco Jansen, right-arm fast comes into the attack from the other end.

Over 3: Netherlands 16/0

2.6 - 1 run, now O'Dowd dabs it to third man to retain the strike. He's off to a confident start here.

2.5 - FOUR! Superb timing from O'Dowd as he drives on the up to send it racing past the helpless fielders at cover.

2.4 - FOUR! Width on offer from Ngidi and O'Dowd slices it confidently over cover to find the boundary.

2.3 - No run, back of length to O'Dowd who tucks it to midwicket.

2.2 - No run, angled into O'Dowd who defends towards mid-on.

2.1 - 1 run, Ngidi strays onto the pads and Singh helps it along to fine leg.

Over 4: Netherlands 16/0

3.6 - No run, superb maiden over from Jansen as O'Dowd blocks to cover.

3.5 - No run, beaten again! O'Dowd goes hard on the drive but again sees it whizz past the edge.

3.4 - No run, back of length outside off and O'Dowd is sucked into the drive but gets beaten.

3.3 - No run, closer to the stumps this time from Jansen and O'Dowd blocks it to cover.

3.2 - No run, O'Dowd is tempted to go for the drive but pulls out of the shot at the last moment.

3.1 - No run, length delivery outside off and O'Dowd leaves for the keeper.

Over 5: Netherlands 21/0

4.6 - No run, length delivery into the stumps and O'Dowd tucks to the leg-side.

4.5 - FOUR! O'Dowd is timing his shots beautifully as Ngidi offers width and sees it creamed past backward point to beat deep third man.

4.4 - No run, slower onto the stumps now and O'Dowd safely blocks.

4.3 - No run, length delivery into the stumps and O'Dowd defends.

4.2 - 1 run, sliding down leg and it deflects off Singh's pads past backward point for a leg bye.

4.1 - No run, back of length from Ngidi and Singh pulls to midwicket but it's well cut off.

Over 6: Netherlands 22/0

5.6 - No run, Jansen gets it to nip in off the surface but Singh flicks to midwicket for a quick single.

5.5 - No run, beaten! Short outside off and Singh slashes hard but doesn't make any connection.

5.4 - No run, width on offer and Singh cuts but mistimes it to the man at cover.

5.3 - No run, beaten! Singh looks to flick across the line but gets rapped on the pads. It's sliding down leg though and Jansen doesn't bother appealing.

5.2 - No run, length delivery into the batter and again Singh defends.

5.1 - No run, full from Jansen and Singh pushes it back to the bowler.

Over 7: Netherlands 24/1

6.6 - No run, Ackermann blocks out the length delivery.

6.5 - 1 run, O'Dowd uses the width to push it to third man for a single.

6.4 - No run, Rabada attacks the stumps and O'Dowd stays on the back foot to defend.

6.3 - No run, full outside off and O'Dowd leaves for the keeper.

6.2 - 1 run, Ackermann gets off the mark with a dab to backward point.

Colin Ackermann, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

6.1 - WICKET! Vikramjit Singh c Klaasen b Rabada 2 (16)

Strikes with his first delivery! Rabada bangs it short into the batter and Singh looks to pull but sees it fly off the top-edge and high over the keeper. Klaasen does excellently as he runs back towards the ropes and takes a superb catch with a last-ditch dive.

That's 150 ODI wickets for Rabada!

First bowling change for South Africa as Kagiso Rabada, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 8: Netherlands 27/2

7.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and de Leede pushes it back to Jansen.

7.6 - Wide! Jansen bangs it short but it slides down leg.

7.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Ackermann flicks it through midwicket for an easy single.

7.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Ackermann gets an inside edge back into his thigh pads.

7.3 - No run, back of length to Ackermann who defends to the off-side.

7.2 - 1 run, de Leede gets a thick outside edge that flies past the slip cordon to get off the mark.

Bas de Leede, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

7.1 - WICKET! Max ODowd c de Kock b Marco Jansen 18 (25)

Jansen bangs it short and O'Dowd goes for the drive but is 'beaten'. de Kock is convinced there's an edge though and pushes for the review. Ultraedge reveals a tiny nick and O'Dowd has to go. He was timing his shots beautifully but all of a sudden Netherlands lose both openers.

Over 9: Netherlands 28/2

8.6 - No run, back of length to de Leede who tucks it to the on-side.

8.5 - 1 run, Rabada strays down leg and Ackermann flicks it to deep fine leg.

8.4 - No run, full again and Ackermann taps it to mid-on.

8.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and this time Ackermann gets bat behind ball firmly.

8.2 - No run, beaten! Again, this is high-quality stuff from Rabada as he gets the ball to nibble away as Ackermann looks to defend.

8.1 - No run, beaten! Length delivery outside off and Ackermann looks to defend but sees it fly past the edge.

Over 10: Netherlands 32/2

9.6 - 1 run, Ackermann flicks to square leg to retain strike.

9.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Ackermann pushes it back to the bowler.

9.5 - Wide! Ackermann looks to flick but it strays wide down leg.

9.4 - 1 run, short into the batter and de Leede tucks it off the hips for a single.

9.3 - No run, beaten! Full outside off and de Leede goes hard on the drive but is beaten.

9.2 - No run, full down leg and de Leede flicks it straight to midwicket.

9.1 - 1 run, full outside off from Jansen and Ackermann drives it to mid-off for a quick single.

Over 11: Netherlands 41/3

10.6 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Engelbrecht gets off the mark with a flick to midwicket.

Sybrand Engelbrecht, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

10.5 - WICKET! Bas de Leede lbw b Rabada 2 (7)

Rabada strikes again! He beats the edge as de Leede looks to drive but the ball nips in and flies off the pads on the way to the keeper. The umpire isn't convinced and South Africa review. Three reds mean de Leede has to make the long walk back.

10.4 - 1 run, back of length onto the pads and Ackermann flicks for a single.

10.3 - No run, beaten! Excellent response from Rabada as again the ball seams away to beat the attempted straight drive.

10.2 - FOUR! Slower ball from Rabada and Ackermann nails the pull to send it racing through square leg.

10.1 - 2 run, back of length outside off and Ackermann drives on the up to beat backward point.

10.1 - Wide! Rabada strays down leg on the first delivery.

Over 12: Netherlands 43/3

11.6 - No run, full onto the stups and Engelbrecht defends back to Coetzee.

11.5 - No run, Engelbrecht drives firmly this time but it's well cut off at mid-off.

11.4 - No run, edged but it lands short of the man at slip.

11.3 - No run, beaten! Back of length now and Engelbrecht looks to defend but it flies past the edge.

11.2 - No run, full onto the stumps again and Engelbrecht flicks to mid-on.

11.1 - No run, onto the stumps this time and Engelbrecht defends.

11.1 - Wide! This time Coetzee bangs it well outside off and it nips away and straight into the hands of the man at first slip.

11.1 - Wide! Coetzee starts with a stray delivery down leg.

Gerald Coetzee, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 13: Netherlands 49/3

12.6 - 1 run, shorter into the batter and Engelbrecht chops it to the leg-side.

12.5 - FOUR! Slower full delivery and this time Engelbrecht drives it powerfully past Rabada.

12.4 - No run, full now and Engelbrecht defends back to Rabada.

12.3 - No run, Engelbrecht steps forward and Rabada spots it and bangs it short forcing the batter to quickly take evasive action.

12.2 - 1 run, Ackermann pulls the shorter delivery but only gets a single.

12.1 - No run, back of length outside off and Ackermann shoulders arms.

Over 14: Netherlands 50/3

13.6 - No run, slower delivery now and Ackermann pushes it to the off-side but Coetzee is onto the ball in a flash to restrict the single.

13.5 - No run, length outside off and Ackermann pushes it to mid-off.

13.4 - No run, length delivery now that Ackermann defends.

13.3 - No run, beaten! Short outside off and Ackermann slashes but connects with air.

13.2 - No run, Coetzee attacks the stumps and Ackermann defends back to the bowler.

13.1 - 1 run, back of length to Engelbrecht who drives to cover for a single.

Over 15: Netherlands 50/3

14.6 - No run, excellent bowling from Rabada as he sends down a maiden over.

14.5 - No run, good bounce from Rabada as Engelbrecht again only blocks it out.

14.4 - No run, full outside off and Engelbrecht drives to mid-off.

14.3 - No run, back of length outside off and this time Engelbrecht defends.

14.2 - No run, beaten! Short outside off and Engelbrecht slashes but misses.

14.1 - No run, short to Engelbrecht who defends back to Rabada.

Over 16: Netherlands 58/4

15.6 - 1 run, short into the batter this time and Engelbrecht tucks it to mid-on for a quick single.

15.5 - SIX! Coetzee bangs it short and this time Engelbrecht takes it on and gets enough on it as it flies off the top-edge to deep square leg.

15.4 - 1 run, back of length delivery and Teja pushes it past point to get off the mark.

15.3 - No run, now Coetzee bangs it short to the new batter who sways out of the way.

15.2 - No run, full to Teja who blocks it out.

Teja Nidamanuru, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

15.1 - WICKET! Ackermann b Gerald Coetzee 13 (25)

Chopped on! Coetzee sends down a back of length delivery outside off and Ackermann looks to cut but only chops it back onto the stumps. The ball just nipped in slightly as Ackermann went hard at the shot.

Over 17: Netherlands 68/4

16.6 - 1 run, Engelbrecht flicks to the leg-side for a quick single.

16.5 - FOUR! Full down leg this time and it brushes off the pads of Engelbrecht to escape past the keeper for four leg byes.

16.5 - Five Wides! Ngidi bangs it short and it flies beyond the reach of everyone to find the ropes.

16.4 - No run, back of length into the batter which Engelbrecht tucks to midwicket.

16.3 - No run, back of length outside off and Engelbrecht punches it to point.

16.2 - No run, shorter into Engelbrecht now who defends back to Ngidi.

16.1 - No run, Engelbrecht advances forward and tucks it to midwicket where Bavuma cuts off the single.

Lungi Ngidi [3.0-1-14-0] is back into the attack.

Over 18: Netherlands 72/4

17.6 - No run, Engelbrecht connects with the drive but sends it straight to mid-off.

17.5 - 2 runs, full onto the stumps now and Engelbrecht flicks it through the gap at midwicket.

17.4 - No run, full to Engelbrecht who drives to mid-off.

17.3 - 1 run, Coetzee slides onto the pads and Teja tucks it to deep square leg.

17.2 - 1 run, big leading edge from Engelbrecht now as the ball flies past point.

17.1 - No run, beaten! Coetzee with a length delivery outside off and Engelbrecht looks to defend but is beaten.

Over 19: Netherlands 76/4

18.6 - 1 run, Teja flicks the full delivery to mid-on.

18.5 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Engelbrecht flicks to square leg.

18.4 - No run, beaten! Short outside off and Engelbrecht looks to cut but is beaten.

18.3 - No run, slower full delivery and Engelbrecht drives straight but Ngidi gets a boot to it.

18.3 - Wide! Ngidi bangs it short but it's well down leg.

18.2 - 1 run, back of length into the batter and Teja tucks it to fine leg.

18.1 - No run, width on offer from Ngidi and Teja looks to cut but can't get it past backward point.

Over 20: Netherlands 81/4

19.6 - No run, low full toss outside off and Engelbrecht only drives it to mid-off.

19.5 - No run, short again to Engelbrecht who gets a thick inside edge to square leg.

19.4 - 1 run, short into the hips and Teja tucks for a single.

19.3 - No run, Teja taps the short delivery to point.

19.2 - FOUR! Short again but this time it sits up nicely for Teja who pulls through midwicket.

19.1 - No run, banged short by Coetzee and the ball rises sharply to whizz past the helmet.

Over 21: Netherlands 83/5

20.6 - No run, short outside off and Teja cuts it straight to point.

20.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps again and this time Edwards flicks to midwicket to get off the mark.

20.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Edwards pushes it back to Ngidi.

20.3 - No run, back of length outside off and Edwards dabs it to the off-side.

Dutch captain Scott Edwards, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

20.2 - WICKET! Sybrand Engelbrecht c Marco Jansen b Ngidi 19 (37)

Short down leg and Engelbrecht goes for the pull but sends it straight towards Jansen who takes a simple catch at deep fine leg.

South Africa have ripped up through half the Dutch team here.

20.1 - 1 run, width on offer by Ngidi and Teja dabs it past point.

Over 22: Netherlands 88/5

21.6 - 1 run, Edwards drives the full delivery to mid-off for a single.

21.5 - No run, review! Edwards is beaten again but this time it hits the front pad. South Africa go for the review but ball-tracking confirm the ball would miss leg-stump and they lose one review.

21.4 - No run, beaten! Edwards looks to drive but sees it rip past the edge.

21.3 - No run, flighted onto the stumps and Edwards pushes it back to the bowler.

21.2 - No run, beaten! Maharaj fires it outside off and it just stays low to beat the attempted drive.

21.1 - FOUR! Full from Maharaj and Edwards nails the sweep to immediately put the spinner under pressure.

South Africa turn to spin late in the game as Keshav Maharaj, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 23: Netherlands 97/5

22.6 - 1 run, Edwards pushes to cover for a quick single.

22.5 - 1 run, Dropped! Teja pulls it to deep fine leg and this time Jansen gets to the ball but it pops out of his palms.

Teja gifted a second life on 14*.

22.4 - No run, short outside off and Teja slaps it to mid-off.

22.4 - Wide! Sprays it wide down leg again.

22.3 - FOUR! Width on offer now and Teja slices it past a diving fielder at deep third man.

22.3 - Wide! Ngidi bangs it short down leg.

22.2 - 1 run, Edwards tucks it to mid-on and races across for a risky single.

22.1 - No run, short outside off from Ngidi and Edwards slices it to point.

Over 24: Netherlands 102/5

23.6 - No run, Teja blocks out the tossed up delivery.

23.5 - 1 run, Edwards taps the quicker delivery from Maharaj for a single.

23.4 - FOUR! Edwards now connects with the pull to beat the man diving across at deep midwicket. That brings up the 100 for Netherlands.

23.3 - No run, angled into Edwards who is cramped for room as he cuts.

23.2 - No run, quicker down leg and Edwards looks to sweep but just misses out.

23.1 - No run, tossed up by Maharaj and Edwards defends.

Over 25: Netherlands 103/5

24.6 - No run, Teja opens his stance and looks to pull but is beaten for pace as the ball hits him on the body. That looked painful.

24.5 - No run, cut fiercely to point but the fielder does well to cut off any runs.

24.4 - No run, beaten! Jansen bangs it short and Teja looks to cut but can't connect.

24.3 - No run, back of length from Jansen and Teja cuts it to point.

24.2 - 1 run, Edwards now reaches out and slices the full delivery past point.

24.1 - No run, Edwards advances forward and looks to flick but gets hit high on the pads.

Marco Jansen [5.0-1-14-1] is brought back into the attack.

Over 26: Netherlands 105/5

25.6 - 2 runs, loopy full toss and Edwards connects with the sweep to deep fine leg.

25.5 - No run, this time Edwards punches it off the back foot to midwicket.

25.4 - No run, Edwards advances forward but only flicks to midwicket.

25.3 - No run, Edwards looks to sweep but doesn't get it past short fine leg.

25.2 - No run, shorter now and Edwards pushes it back to the bowler.

25.1 - No run, loopy from Maharaj and Edwards defends.

Over 27: Netherlands 112/6

26.6 - WICKET! Nidamanuru lbw b Marco Jansen 20 (25)

Searing leg-stump yorker from Jansen and Teja can't get his bat down in time as it hits his back foot. The umpire gives it out but Teja reviews.

The bat hits the ground just as the ball whizzes past the edge so that call is a little debatable. But the umpire rules out contact and three reds mean Teja has to walk as South Africa grab the sixth wicket.

26.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Edwards flicks to midwicket.

26.5 - Wide! Another extra as Jansen bangs it short down leg. South Africa have given away 22 runs in the form of extras now.

26.4 - No run, back of length outside off and Edwards taps to point.

26.3 - 1 run, back of length onto the pads and Teja flicks to deep midwicket.

26.2 - FOUR! Width on offer by Jansen and Teja punches it past backward point.

26.1 - No run, Teja drives but it's too straight and hits the stumps at the non-striker's end.

Over 28: Netherlands 113/6

27.6 - No run, fired outside off and van Beek defends to point.

27.5 - No run, van Beek pushes it back towards Maharaj who cuts off any run.

27.4 - No run, big leading edge as the ball lands safely at mid-off.

27.3 - No run, Maharaj drags his length back but van Beek defends safely.

27.2 - No run, van Beek offers a solid block against the loopy delivery.

27.1 - 1 run, Edwards flicks the full delivery from Maharaj for a single.

Logan van Beek, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

Over 29: Netherlands 120/6

28.6 - No run, Edwards blocks out the shorter delivery.

28.5 - 1 run, full down leg and van Beek misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

28.4 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and van Beek flicks it expertly through the gap at midwicket.

28.3 - No run, back of length into van Beek who defends.

28.3 - Wide! Strays down leg yet again.

28.2 - 1 run, strays down leg and Edwards helps it along to fine leg.

28.1 - No run, Jansen starts with a low full toss and Edwards drives it back to the bowler who gets a boot onto it.

Over 30: Netherlands 123/6

29.6 - 1 run, van Beek brings out the reverse sweep to gently push it to point for a single.

29.5 - No run, loopy full delivery and van Beek gets an inside edge onto the pads.

29.4 - 2 runs, van Beek opens his stance and punches it to sweeper cover.

29.3 - No run, van Beek dances down the track but Maharaj lands it short forcing the batter to defend.

29.2 - No run, shorter to van Beek who cuts it back to Maharaj.

29.1 - No run, tossed up by Maharaj and van Beek can't flick it past mid-on.

Over 31: Netherlands 126/6

30.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Edwards pushes it back to Rabada.

30.5 - No run, angled into the body and Edwards defends.

30.4 - 2 runs, Edwards flicks it to mid-on and sets off for a quick single. The fielder rattles the stumps with a direct-hit and the batters show good awareness to race across for another.

30.3 - No run, length delivery to Edwards who defends.

30.2 - 1 run, back of length and van Been cuts it to backward point.

30.1 - No run, length delivery to start and van Beek defends back to Rabada.

Kagiso Rabada [5.0-1-18-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 32: Netherlands 132/6

31.6 - No run, van Beek gets on the back foot and defends as it flies off the edge to point.

31.5 - 1 run, Edwards backs away and punches past point.

31.4 - FOUR! Edwards reaches forward and sweeps as it flies off the top-edge to deep midwicket.

31.3 - 1 run, van Beek gets on the back foot and punches to long-off.

31.2 - No run, loopy again and van Beek gets an inside edge to midwicket.

31.1 - No run, tossed up by Maharaj and van Beek defends.

Over 33: Netherlands 140/6

32.6 - 1 run, van Beek taps the ball to point and pushes for a quick single.

32.5 - No run, Rabada bangs it short and van Beek shapes up to pull but leaves for the keeper.

32.4 - 1 run, full outside off and Edwards drives to mid-off for a quick single.

32.3 - SIX! Rabada bangs it short and Edwards nails the pull this time to send it flying over deep square leg.

32.2 - No run, cramped for room now as Edwards edges it into the pads.

32.1 - No run, beaten! Slower delivery outside off from Rabada and Edwards plays all around that one.

Over 34: Netherlands 141/7

33.6 - 1 run, full toss from Maharaj to van der Merwe who gets off the mark with a flick to long-on.

Roelof van der Merwe, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

33.5 - WICKET! van Beek st de Kock b Maharaj 10 (27)

Excellent from Maharaj as he sends it slow and looping through the air to van Beek who reaches forward to drive but is beaten by the sharp turn. de Kock meanwhile is cool as a cucumber behind the stumps as he collects and whips off the bails in one motion to catch van Beek short of safety!

33.4 - No run, loopy from Maharaj and van Beek just pushes it back to Maharaj.

33.3 - No run, full from Maharaj and and van Beek drives to mid-off.

33.2 - No run, van Beek looks to flick but gets a leading edge back to Maharaj.

33.1 - No run, tossed up by Maharaj and van Beek can't get it past the bowler.

Over 35: Netherlands 156/7

34.6 - 1 run, risky! van der Merwe looks to duck under the short ball but it loops off his bat and lands safely at fine leg.

34.5 - SIX! Smart batting from van der Merwe. He leans back and uses the pace again to slice the short delivery back over third man.

34.4 - No run, good solid drive from van der Merwe but he finds the man at cover.

34.3 - FOUR! Slower full delivery from Coetzee and van der Merwe launches it back over the bowler's head and it only just bounces at the edge of the ropes.

34.2 - FOUR! Now van der Merwe uses the pace as he guides the back of length delivery past a diving fielder at deep third.

34.1 - No run, beaten! Back of length outside off from Coetzee and van der Merwe goes for an ambitious pull but misses.

Gerald Coetzee [5.0-0-20-1] returns to the attack.

Over 36: Netherlands 163/7

35.6 - No run, Edwards is okay to continue as he blocks out the last ball.

35.5 - 1 run, loopy onto the stumps and van der Merwe flicks to deep midwicket.

Edwards pushes for two but is sent back and gets hit on the helmet as the throw comes in from the deep. There's a pause in play as the Dutch captain has a concussion test.

35.4 - 1 run, slow outside off and Edwards slaps it through cover.

35.3 - FOUR! Edwards connects with the sweep again to send it flat over midwicket for a one-bounce four.

35.2 - 1 run, van der Merwe slices it powerfully but the man at backward point keeps them down to one.

35.1 - No run, Maharaj tosses it up onto the stumps and van der Merwe defends.

Over 37: Netherlands 173/7

36.6 - FOUR! Great late adjustment from van der Merwe. He makes room looking to play the paddle-scoop but Coetzee follows him with the ball. van der Merwe then decides to dab it past short third man who can't react in time to cut off the boundary.

36.5 - 1 run, Edwards pulls but doesn't connect cleanly as they grab a single.

36.4 - 1 run, van der Merwe knocks it uppishly down the ground and Coetzee gets his hands onto the ball but it doesn't stick.

36.3 - 1 run, Edwards backs away and dabs it to deep third man.

36.2 - 1 run, van der Merwe slices it uppishly to mid-off and they set off for a risky single. Bavuma misses with the throw but a direct-hit would've been curtains for van der Merwe.

36.1 - 2 runs, van der Merwe flicks the full delivery from Coetzee to deep midwicket and pushes for two.

Over 38: Netherlands 181/7

37.6 - FOUR! Excellent from Edwards as he nails the reverse sweep to find the gap past backward point.

37.5 - No run, slower onto the stumps and Edwards defends.

37.4 - 2 runs, slower loopy delivery and Edwards slaps it straight down the ground as van der Merwe does well to dodge it at the non-striker's end.

37.3 - No run, flat onto the stumps and Edwards pushes it back to Maharaj.

37.2 - 1 run, tossed up and van der Merwe mistimes the slog to midwicket.

37.1 - 1 run, slower outside off from Maharaj and Edwards cuts it to cover.

Over 39: Netherlands 192/7 - FIFTY up for Edwards! 51* (53)

38.6 - 1 run, Edwards pulls to deep midwicket to retain strike.

38.5 - FOUR! Slow outside off and again Edwards slaps it beautifully past extra cover this time.

38.4 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Edwards! 51* (53)

Width offered again from Rabada and this time Edwards drills it past the man at cover to bring up his half-century. Excellent innings from the Dutch captain.

38.4 - No run, short outside off and Edwards slaps it straight to cover.

38.3 - Wide! Rabada bangs it short but it's too high. That's the 25th extra run conceded.

38.2 - 1 run, pace off again from Rabada as van der Merwe dabs it to the off-side.

38.1 - No run, Rabada starts with a slower short delivery and van der Merwe mistimes the slap to mid-off.

Kagiso Rabada [7.0-1-29-2] comes back into the attack for his final two overs.

Over 40: Netherlands 204/8

39.6 - No run, short to Dutt who defends on the back foot.

Aryan Dutt, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

39.5 - WICKET! van der Merwe c de Kock b Ngidi 29 (19)

Ngidi sends down a slower short ball and van der Merwe looks to cut but it takes a big deflection off the gloves and loops to de Kock behind the stumps. It was a brave innings by van der Merwe which provided some valuable runs at the death.

39.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Edwards slaps it to mid-off.

39.3 - 2 runs, Edwards launches the free-hit delivery high towards deep midwicket where the fielder takes the catch but they grab two easy runs.

39.3 - Wide! Ngidi fires it wide outside off and has to bowl the free-hit delivery again.

39.3 - FOUR & no-ball! Length delivery outside off and Edwards hammers it straight past Ngidi.

The siren also sounds as Ngidi oversteps resulting in a no-ball & free-hit.

39.3 - Wide! Ngidi bangs it short but it's too high.

39.2 - 1 run, van der Merwe dabs to backwards point for a quick single.

39.1 - 1 run, slower off-cutter from Ngidi and Edwards punches it towards mid-off.

Lungi Ngidi [7.0-1-35-1] is back into the attack.

Over 41: Netherlands 220/8

40.6 - 2 runs, dropped! Rabada responds with a sharp short delivery now and Dutt gets a thick top-edge but it goes through the palms of Ngidi who is running back from short fine leg.

40.5 - SIX! Slower short delivery from Rabada and Dutt gets off the mark in style as he slaps it flat over long-on for a maximum.

40.5 - Wide! If anyone is still counting, that's the 29 runs via extras.

40.4 - 1 run, Rabada bangs it short and Edwards pulls to deep midwicket.

40.3 - No run, full outside off this time and Edwards pushes to mid-off.

40.2 - 2 runs, full onto the pads and Edwards flicks it through the gap at square leg.

40.1 - FOUR! Rabada starts with a full delivery down leg and Edwards expertly guides it past short fine leg.

Over 42: Netherlands 230/8 

41.6 - No run, Ngidi nails the yorker and Edwards can only dig it back to the bowler.

41.5 - 1 run, Dutt pulls the shorter delivery to long-on for a single.

41.4 - SIX! This time Dutt connects beautifully to send the slower ball flying into the stands over midwicket. Netherlands are taking the Proteas pacers to the cleaners here.

41.3 - No run, beaten! Dutt swings hard at the slower delivery but only connects with air.

41.2 - 1 run, quicker short delivery and Edwards pulls to deep midwicket.

41.1 - 2 runs, Ngidi starts with a full slower delivery and Edwards flicks it to deep square leg.

Over 43: Netherlands 245/8

42.6 - 2 runs, full onto the stumps and it deflects off the pads to point. South Africa are busy appealing for the LBW as the Dutch batters sneak in two leg byes. Fantastic burst from Netherlands to finish with a flourish.

42.5 - 1 run, full pace on delivery and Dutt gets a big inside edge to fine leg when looking to heave.

42.4 - SIX! Dutt is on fire here as he spots the slower short delivery and smokes it straight out of the ground over deep midwicket.

42.3 - 1 run, Edwards looks for the reverse-hit but doesn't connect as the ball hits the back pad and loops to the keeper.

South Africa review for caught behind but there's no bat on it and it's ruled a leg bye.

42.2 - FOUR! Edwards steps across and nails the slog sweep to send it flying over fine leg for a one-bounce four.

42.1 - 1 run, Coetzee starts with a full delivery outside off and Dutt punches it to mid-off for a quick single.

Gerald Coetzee [7.0-0-45-1] is back into the attack for the final over.

South Africa need 246 to win!

What an excellent recovery from Netherlands but it was poor from South Africa who let the game slip away from them.

South Africa had the Dutch on the mat at 82/5 but captain Scott Edwards (78* off 69 balls) played a blinder of an innings to fire his team to a solid total.

Roelof van der Merwe (29 off 19 balls) and Aryan Dutt (23* off 9 balls) provided good support to Edwards as the Dutch post a competitive total of 245/8 in their quota of 43 overs.

South Africa were poor with the ball, evident by the 32 extras they conceded. Remember, Netherlands knocked South Africa out of the previous T20 World Cup, could they pull off a massive upset here?

All set for the run chase! 

Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma walk out to open the chase for South Africa.

Netherlands will open with spin here as the new ball is tossed to Aryan Dutt who was superb with the bat.

Over 1: South Africa 0/0 

0.6 - No run, big inside edge that flies towards backward square leg as Bavuma looks to defend. Maiden over from Dutt.

0.5 - No run, again Bavuma defends from deep inside his crease.

0.4 - No run, Bavuma gets on the back foot and defends back to Dutt.

0.3 - No run, quicker full delivery that Bavuma pushes to mid-on.

0.2 - No run, tighter onto the pads and Bavuma flicks to backward square leg.

0.1 - No run, back of length to Bavuma who taps it to the leg-side.

Over 2: South Africa 8/0

1.6 - No run, length delivery outside off and de Kock shoulders arms.

1.5 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and de Kock flicks it expertly through square leg.

1.4 - No run, de Kock connects with the pull but it's straight to mid-on.

1.3 - No run, this time de Kock is rushed by pace as the ball hits the shoulder of the bat.

1.2 - 2 runs, back of length to de Kock who manages to pull through midwicket for two more.

1.1 - 2 runs, short to de Kock who pulls it through square leg to get off the mark straight away.

Pace from the other end as Logan van Beek, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 3: South Africa 14/0

2.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Bavuma defends.

2.5 - No run, fired onto the pads and Bavuma doesn't connect cleanly with the flick.

2.4 - No run, quicker delivery from Dutt and Bavuma helps it along to short fine leg.

2.3 - 2 runs, short again and Bavuma dabs it to third man.

2.2 - FOUR! Short outside off and Bavuma reaches out to slice it past backward point.

2.1 - No run, Dutt tosses it up to Bavuma who defends back to the bowler.

Over 4: South Africa 15/0

3.6 - No run, Bavuma looks to flick but gets a thick leading edge back to the bowler. Good start from Ackermann.

3.5 - No run, quicker delivery just outside off and Bavuma defends.

3.4 - No run, Bavuma now gets a thick edge that escapes to point.

3.3 - No run, Bavuma looks to flick but doesn't connect cleanly.

3.2 - 1 run, de Kock flicks to the leg-side for a quick single.

3.1 - No run, length delivery to de Kock who defends to the off-side.

Spin from both ends as Colin Ackermann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 5: South Africa 21/0

4.6 - 1 run, Bavuma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

4.5 - No run, tossed up to Bavuma who defends.

4.4 - 1 run, loopy to de Kock who drives down the ground.

4.3 - No run, de Kock goes deep in the crease and defends.

4.2 - FOUR! Streaky from de Kock as he gets a thick outside edge that sends it racing to third man.

4.1 - No run, quicker delivery from Dutt that de Kock chops to point.

Over 6: South Africa 31/0

5.6 - FOUR! Excellent footwork from Bavuma as he skips out and punches it through the gap at cover.

5.5 - No run, beaten! Bavuma looks to defend but gets hit high on the back pad.

5.4 - No run, quicker short delivery and Bavuma pushes it back to the bowler.

5.3 - No run, Ackermann drags his length back as Bavuma defends.

5.2 - SIX! Bavuma gets down on one knee and nails the slog sweep to send it flying into the stands.

5.1 - 1 run, Ackermann tosses it up to de Kock who flicks to square leg.

Over 7: South Africa 32/0

6.6 - No run, Bavuma flicks but it's cut off at silly mid-on.

6.5 - No run, good turn again as Bavuma looks to make room but the ball spins in sharply.

6.4 - No run, Bavuma gets on the back foot to defend.

6.3 - 1 run, de Kock flicks to midwicket for a quick single.

6.2 - No run, beaten! Good turn from Dutt as de Kock looks to drive but is beaten.

6.1 - No run, quicker outside off from Dutt and de Kock defends.

Over 8: Netherlands 36/1

7.6 - WICKET! de Kock c Edwards b Ackermann 20 (22)

Netherlands get a huge wicket! de Kock looks to sweep but seems to get a bit of glove on it as the ball loops off the pads and Edwards comes forward quickly to collect. de Kock can be explosive and today South Africa have to find an answer without him.

Just the start Netherlands would've wanted.

7.5 - No run, tossed up at the stumps and again de Kock defends.

7.4 - No run, loopy to de Kock who defends back towards Ackermann.

7.3 - No run, de Kock punches the full delivery to mid-off.

7.2 - FOUR! Too full down leg from Akermann and this time de Kock helps it along to fine leg.

7.1 - No run, Ackermann fires it outside off and de Kock only defends.

Over 9: South Africa 39/1

8.6 - 2 runs, full onto the stumps and van der Dussen gets a thick inside edge that flies through square leg.

8.5 - No run, short outside off and van der Dussen leaves for the keeper.

8.4 - 1 run, Bavuma looks to pull but it loops off the pads for a leg bye.

8.3 - No run, Bavuma looks to cut but can't get it past point.

8.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Bavuma defends with soft hands.

8.1 - No run, short outside off from Meekeren and Bavuma cuts to point.

Pace on straight away as Paul van Meekeren, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Rassie van der Dussen is the new batter for the Proteas.

Over 10: South Africa 41/2

9.6 - No run, Markram opens his stance and punches back to van der Merwe.

9.5 - 1 run, van der Dussen gets on the back foot and punches to long-off.

9.4 - No run, again van der Dussen leans forward to defend.

9.3 - No run, loopy delivery but it's met with a good block from van der Dussen.

9.2 - 1 run, Markram gets off the mark immediately with a drive to long-off.

Aiden Markram, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

9.1 - WICKET! Bavuma b van der Merwe 16 (31)

BOWLED HIM! What a start by van der Merwe! He angles it into Bavuma and the ball just holds its line to slip through the gap between bat and pad and crash into the stumps.

Excellent start from Netherlands and South Africa are in some early trouble here.

Change in the spin department as Roelof van der Merwe, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 11: South Africa 43/3

10.6 - 1 run, excellent fielding at cover this time as Klaasen punches hard but the fielder restricts them to just a single.

10.5 - No run, beaten! Excellent from van Meekeren as Klaasen looks to defend but plays the wrong line again.

10.4 - No run, beaten! Klaasen goes hard on the drive but only connects with air.

10.3 - No run, Klaasen cuts the length delivery straight to point.

Heinrich Klaasen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

10.2 - WICKET! Markram b van Meekeren 1 (3)

CASTLED! What a start this is for the Dutch. Markram is beaten as the back of length delivery just stays a bit low and crashes into the off-stump.

The Netherlands have come out all guns blazing against the Proteas who seem to be sleep-walking so far in the game and are now being shocked awake by a terrible nightmare.

10.1 - 1 run, back of length from Meekeren and van der Dussen tucks to square leg.

Over 12: South Africa 46/4

11.5 - 1 run, Klaasen waits in the crease and punches the short delivery through cover.

11.5 - 1 run, Miller clips to square leg to get off the mark.

11.4 - No run, Miller charges down the track but only pushes it to covers.

11.3 - No run, tossed up to Miller who defends.

David Miller, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

11.2 - WICKET! van der Dussen c Aryan Dutt b van der Merwe 4 (7)

And another one bites the dust! The Proteas are under huge pressure now. van der Dussen goes for the reverse sweep and ends up sending it straight towards point who makes no mistake.

The Dutch are flying at the moment as the Proteas crumble under pressure.

11.1 - 1 run, quicker from van der Merwe and Klaasen punches to long-off.

Over 13: South Africa 52/4

12.6 - No run, Klaasen blocks the slower length delivery to point.

12.5 - FOUR! Short from van Meekeren and Klaasen pulls it superbly over midwicket.

12.4 - No run, Klaasen steps out but flicks straight to midwicket.

12.3 - 1 run, Miller is okay to continue as he tucks the back of length delivery to square leg.

12.2 - No run, Miller looks to duck under the short ball but gets hit flush on the helmet.

There'll be a pause in play for a mandatory concussion test but South Africa are rattled at the moment.

12.1 - 1 run, short from van Meekeren and Klaasen slices it to point where a misfield lets them grab a single.

The Dutch fans are having a ball right now at Dharamsala!

Netherlands Fans cheer during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between South Africa and Netherlands, at HPCA Stadium, in Dharamshala.

Image: PTI

Over 14: South Africa 55/4

13.6 - No run, this time Klaasen cuts it straight to point.

13.5 - No run, Klaasen looks to cut but only chops it into the pitch.

13.4 - 1 run, Miller backs away and cuts it through extra cover.

13.3 - 1 run, Klaasen makes room and cuts it past cover.

13.2 - 1 run, Miller comes down the track and flicks to long-on.

13.1 - No run, tossed up by van der Merwe to Miller who clips to the leg-side.

Over 15: South Africa 63/4

14.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Klaasen drives on the up to sweeper cover.

14.5 - No run, back of length into the body and Klaasen defends to the leg-side.

14.4 - FOUR! van Meekeren bangs it short and Klaasen nails the pull to send it flying over long-on for a one-bounce four.

14.3 - 1 run, Miller flicks the length delivery to midwicket for a quick single.

14.2 - 1 run, Klaasen swings across the line but it only comes off the inside-half to midwicket.

14.1 - 1 run, Miller drives the full delivery from van Meekeren to cover but it's excellently cut off by the fielder.

Over 16: South Africa 73/4

15.6 - 1 run, Miller looks to flick but gets a big leading edge to cover.

15.5 - SIX! In the slot to Miller who clears his front foot and sends it flying over long-on for a maximum. Excellent timing from Miller on that occasion.

15.4 - 1 run, Klaasen gets on the back foot and punches to cover.

15.3 - 1 run, Miller cuts the short ball to sweeper cover.

15.2 - 1 run, fuller onto the stumps now and Klaasen drives to cover.

15.1 - No run, van der Merwe fires it into the pads of Klaasen but it's sliding down leg.

van der Merwe will continue after the drinks break.

Over 17: South Africa 80/4

16.6 - FOUR! Short and wide from Dutt and Klaasen slaps it through the gap at extra cover.

16.5 - 1 run, Miller looks to drive but gets a streaky inside edge to square leg.

16.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Miller defends to the bowler.

16.3 - 1 run, short and wide to Klaasen who slices it to sweeper cover.

16.2 - 1 run, slower loopy delivery and Miller punches to deep point.

16.1 - No run, Dutt lands it short to Miller who defends to cover.

Aryan Dutt [4.0-1-12-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 18: South Africa 82/4

17.6 - No run, slower full delivery and Klaasen mistimes the drive to short cover.

17.5 - No run, back of length outside off and Klaasen cuts it towards backwards point where it's well cut off.

17.4 - 1 run, de Leede bangs it short into Miller who pulls to deep midwicket.

17.4 - Wide! de Leede spills it wide down leg.

17.3 - No run, Miller steps out to play a solid block this time.

17.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Miller defends back to de Leede.

17.1 - No run, de Leede starts with a loose delivery down leg and Miller looks to flick but it's well stopped by the keeper.

Bas de Leede, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 19: South Africa 89/5

18.6 - No run, van Beek greets Jansen with a wide yorker and the batter reaches out to block.

Marco Jansen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

18.5 - WICKET! Klaasen c Vikramjit Singh b van Beek 28 (28)

Netherlands nip another one! van Beek bangs it short down leg and this time Klaasen goes for the pull but sends it straight and flat towards the man stationed at fine leg.

That's the fifth wicket for the Dutch who are absolutely pumped as Klaasen hangs his head and walks back.

18.4 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Klaasen defends.

18.3 - FOUR! Strays onto the pads again and this time Klaasen glances it past fine leg.

18.2 - 2 runs, van Beek strays onto the pads and Klaasen flicks to deep fine leg.

18.1 - 1 run, van Beek starts with a full delivery that Miller drives to long-off.

Pace from both ends as Logan van Beek [1.0-0-8-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 20: South Africa 93/5

19.6 - 1 run, loopy from van der Merwe and Jansen drives to long-off.

19.5 - No run, Jansen leans forward but pulls out of the shot at the last moment.

19.4 - 1 run, Miller gets on the back foot and clips to square leg.

19.3 - 1 run, Jansen leans forward to drive through cover.

19.2 - No run, loopy to Jansen who defends to mid-off.

19.1 - 1 run, Miller clips the full delivery to midwicket for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe [4.0-0-18-2] is back into the attack. He got rid of both Bavuma and van der Dussen earlier. Can he grab another now?

Over 21: South Africa 96/5

South Africa need 150 runs from 22 overs to win!

20.6 - 1 run, Jansen rides the bounce and tucks it to midwicket for an easy single.

20.5 - 1 run, short into the body and Miller slaps it awkwardly to mid-off for a quick single.

20.4 - No run, Miller flicks it down the ground but it's well fielded at mid-on.

20.3 - No run, full outside off to Miller who drives straight to short cover.

20.2 - 1 run, short into the body and Jansen flicks it uppishly towards backward square leg.

20.1 - No run, length delivery from van Beek that Jansen defends to point.

Over 22: South Africa 99/5

21.6 - 1 run, Jansen punches it past a diving extra cover fielder.

21.5 - 1 run, loopy short delivery to Miller who clips it to midwicket.

21.4 - 1 run, Jansen opens his stance and punches to long-off.

21.3 - No run, just outside off now and Jansen drives back to the bowler.

21.2 - No run, loopy onto the stumps and Jansen flicks to midwicket.

21.1 - No run, tossed up by van der Merwe as Jansen leaves for the keeper.

Over 23: South Africa 101/5

22.6 - No run, van Meekeren bangs it short and Jansen leaves for the keeper.

22.5 - No run, length delivery but this time Jansen defends.

22.4 - No run, beaten! Jansen swings hard at the length delivery but is well beaten.

22.3 - No run, van Meekeren bangs it short and Jansen ducks.

22.2 - 2 runs, length delivery outside off and Jansen cuts it past backward point to bring up 100 for South Africa.

22.1 - No run, back of length to Jansen who defends back towards van Meekeren.

Paul van Meekeren [4.0-0-18-1] is back into the attack.

Over 24: South Africa 107/5

23.6 - No run, Miller advances but pushes it down the ground.

23.5 - No run, tossed up to Miller who leaves this time.

23.4 - DROPPED & FOUR! Miller goes for the slog sweep but doesn't connect well enough as it goes miles high towards long-on. de Leede gets under the ball well in time but sees it burst through his palms. Nerves from de Leede and Miller is handed a second life at 23*.

23.3 - No run, flat towards Miller who slaps it to cover.

23.2 - 1 run, Jansen drives the loopy delivery past cover.

23.1 - 1 run, tossed up to Miller who gets a thick edge when looking to defend.

Over 25: South Africa 109/6

24.6 - WICKET! Marco Jansen b van Meekeren 9 (25)

CASTLED! van Meekeren slips in the cross-seamed delivery that stays just a tad bit low and sneaks through the defences of Jansen to send the bailes flying. South Africa are in big trouble now as the tail is exposed with Miller the only batter left.

24.5 - No run, slower delivery again and Jansen dabs it to point.

24.4 - No run, Jansen mistimes the drive as van Meekeren slips in a slower ball.

24.3 - 1 run, Miller gets across and flicks to deep midwicket.

24.2 - 1 run, Jansen clips towards mid-on where the fielder does well.

24.1 - No run, length delivery outside off and Jansen defends.

Over 26: South Africa 112/6

25.6 - 1 run, Coetzee pulls the short delivery to deep fine leg to get off the mark.

25.5 - 1 run, lucky! Miller looks to pull the short ball down leg but it loops off the top edge and lands safely behind the keeper.

25.4 - No run, full angled onto the stumps now and Miller defends back to de Leede.

25.3 - No run, short delivery angled into Miller who looks to pull but is rushed by pace.

25.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and again Miller blocks.

25.2 - Wide! de Leede bangs it short but it's too high.

25.1 - No run, de Leede starts with a length delivery that Miller defends.

Bas de Leede [1.0-0-2-0] comes back into the attack

Gerald Coetzee is the new batter at the crease.

Over 27: South Africa 123/6

26.6 - No run, beaten! van Meekeren sends down a slow length delivery and Miller is beaten all ends up as the ball just loops over the stumps.

26.5 - 1 run, short and into the body now and Coetzee hops as he chops to backward point.

26.4 - SIX! Streaky from Coetzee as he gets a big top-edge on the short delivery which goes flying over third man for a maximum.

26.3 - No run, van Meekeren responds with a pinpoint yorker that Coetzee just about digs out.

26.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and Coetzee meets it with an excellent drive to send it racing through extra cover.

26.1 - No run, van Meekeren starts with a length delivery into Coetzee who defends.

Over 28: South Africa 129/6

27.6 - No run, short into Coetzee who meets it with the shoulder of the bat to defend.

27.5 - No run, short outside off and Coetzee thinks of the shot but leaves for the keeper.

27.4 - No run, banged short to Coetzee who drops it into the pitch.

27.3 - 1 run, short into Miller who pulls to square leg.

27.2 - 1 run, short again and Coetzee tucks it to fine leg.

27.1 - FOUR! Back of length from de Leede and Coetzee plays a late dab to guide it past third man. Coetzee is playing a very handy knock here.

Over 29: South Africa 139/6

28.6 - No run, length delivery and Miller defends back to de Leede.

28.5 - FOUR! Top quality from Miller as he drives powerfully through extra cover once again. Comes clean off the middle of the bat there.

28.4 - 1 run, Coetzee dabs it down to third man.

28.3 - 1 run, Miller now slices the back of length delivery over cover.

28.2 - FOUR! Miller responds with a thumping drive to send the ball racing through extra cover. Beautiful timing from Miller.

28.1 - No run, van Beek starts off with a superb yorker that Miller only just manages to dig out.

Logan van Beek [3.0-0-17-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 30: South Africa 141/6

29.6 - No run, loopy full delivery from van der Merwe and Coetze defends back to the bowler.

29.5 - No run, Coetze can't beat the man at point this time.

29.4 - 2 runs, excellent fielding from de Leede as Coetze cuts it to sweeper cover where it's superbly kept in with a dive.

29.3 - No run, Coetze taps it into the pitch as Edwards collects and whips off the bails but the foot was planted.

29.2 - No run, good turn from van der Merwe as Coetze leaves for the keeper.

29.1 - No run, tossed up from van der Merwe to Coetze who defends.

Roelof van der Merwe [7.0-0-31-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 31: South Africa 145/7

30.6 - WICKET! Miller b van Beek 43 (52)

BOWLED HIM! That's the wicket Netherlands really wanted. Miller swipes across the line but is beaten past the inside edge as van Beek sends the bails flying!

That sparks off frenzied celebrations among the Dutch who will quite fancy their chances from here.

30.5 - No run, full outside off and Miller can't drive past mid-off.

30.4 - No run, back of length outside off and Miller defends.

30.3 - No run, full outside off and Miller taps it to cover.

30.2 - FOUR! Banged short by van Beek but Miller pulls it superbly through square leg.

30.1 - No run, length delivery from van Beek and Miller drives to cover.

Over 32: South Africa 146/7

31.6 - No run, onto the back foot again as Maharaj defends back to van der Merwe.

31.5 - No run, Maharaj gets on the back foot and dabs to backward point.

31.4 - No run, tossed up to Maharaj who defends.

31.3 - 1 run, Coetzee pushes it to cover for a quick single.

31.2 - No run, fires it onto the pads and Coetzee flicks to short fine leg.

31.1 - No run, Coetzee leaves the wider delivery from van der Merwe.

Keshav Maharaj, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

Over 33: South Africa 147/7

South Africa need 99 runs in 60 balls to win.

32.6 - No run, Maharaj flicks to midwicket but it's well cut off.

32.5 - No run, Maharaj is onto the back foot again to defend.

32.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Maharaj flicks to midwicket.

32.3 - No run, back of length into the body of Maharaj who defends.

32.2 - No run, Maharaj drives but it's too straight and hits the stumps.

32.1 - 1 run, length delivery from van Beek and Coetzee taps it to cover.

Over 34: South Africa 155/8

33.6 - 1 run, Maharaj pulls to long-on to maintain strike.

33.5 - 2 runs, width on offer again and Maharaj slices it high to deep cover.

33.4 - No run, full from de Leede and Maharaj only digs it out to third man.

33.3 - FOUR! Maharaj decides it's time to begin the counter-offensive as he slaps it straight over de Leede's head.

33.2 - 1 run, Rabada mistimes the drive but gets off the mark.

Kagiso Rabada, left handed bat, comes to the crease

33.1 - WICKET! Gerald Coetzee c Edwards b Bas de Leede 22 (23)

Banged short by de Leede and Coetzee goes for the pull but it only goes high off the edge and Edwards chases it down to take a safe catch near the slip region

Netherlands just two wickets away from a famous victory here.

Bas de Leede [3.0-0-11-0] returns to the attack.

Just two wickets away from a huge upset!

The Dutch are on the brink of a famous victory in Dharamsala. 

Image: PTI

Over 35: South Africa 166/8

34.6 - 1 run, Rabada makes room but mistimes the cut over backward point.

34.5 - SIX! Rabada times it beautifully as he launches the length delivery high over long-on. Exceptional timing from Rabada.

34.4 - No run, full outside off and Rabada drives it straight to cover.

34.3 - 1 run, wild slash from Maharaj but the top-edge lands safely at fine leg.

34.3 - Wide! van Beek loses his line and fires it down leg.

34.2 - 1 run, Rabada goes for the pull but only gets a thick edge which lands behind the bowler.

34.1 - 1 run, length delivery from van Beek and Maharaj punches to cover.

Over 36: South Africa 169/9

35.6 - No run, de Leede finishes with a slower delivery that Ngidi defends.

35.5 - No run, Nigidi flicks it to midwicket and pushes for a quick single but Maharaj sends him back.

35.4 - No run, beaten! Ngidi looks to drive but only connects with air. Netherlands review as there's a small sound but ultraedge confirms it clipped the top of the pads.

35.4 - Wide! de Leede sprays it down leg.

35.3 - 1 run, Maharaj slaps the length delivery to long-off.

35.2 - 1 run, Ngidi flicks the full delivery to get off the mark.

Lungi Ngidi, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

35.1 - WICKET! Rabada c Sybrand Engelbrecht b Bas de Leede 9 (6)

Length delivery outside off and Rabada slices hard towards backward point where the fielder does well to take a sharp catch.

Just one wicket away from a huge victory now.

Over 37: South Africa 174/9

South Africa need 72 runs from 36 balls to win.

36.6 - No run, length delivery outside off and Ngidi leaves for the keeper.

36.5 - No run, this time Ngidi slices it uppishly into the off-side but it lands short.

36.4 - No run, beaten! Ngidi looks to defend but just plays the wrong line.

36.3 - 1 run, almost! Maharaj drives uppishly but it lands just short of the man at mid-off.

36.2 - No run, van Meekeren responds with a sharp short delivery that Maharaj ducks under.

36.1 - FOUR! Maharaj makes room and slices the short delivery over extra cover for a one-bounce four.

Paul van Meekeren [7.0-0-33-2] is back into the attack.

Over 38: South Africa 180/9

37.6 - No run, slower length delivery and Ngidi blocks it out.

37.5 - No run, banged short and this time Ngidi ducks under it.

37.4 - No run, Ngidi defends the length delivery to cover.

37.3 - 1 run, Maharaj slaps the length delivery to long-off.

37.3 - Wide! Banged short but it's too high.

37.2 - No run, this time de Leede follows Maharaj with the ball and hits him on the pads.

37.1 - FOUR! Maharaj makes room and lifts it straight back over de Leede's head for four.

Over 39: South Africa 182/9

South Africa need 64 runs in 24 balls to win.

38.6 - No run, short to Maharaj who looks to pull but chops it back to the bowler.

38.5 - 1 run, Ngidi slices the full delivery over cover and it lands short at sweeper cover.

38.4 - No run, short outside off and Ngidi leaves for the keeper.

38.3 - No run, slower short delivery from van Meekeren and Ngidi looks to duck under it but gets hit on the collar bone. That must've been painful.

38.2 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Ngidi blocks.

38.1 - 1 run, Maharaj slices the back of length delivery to sweeper cover.

Over 40: South Africa 184/9

39.6 - No run, full onto the pads and Ngidi just flicks it to midwicket.

39.5 - No run, short outside off but Ngidi can't chop it past backward point.

39.4 - No run, again Ngidi gets behind the line of the ball and defends.

39.3 - No run, back of length to Ngidi who defends to the off-side.

39.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Maharaj drives it straight down the ground.

39.1 - 1 run, Ngidi taps the length delivery from de Leede to cover.

Over 41: South Africa 191/9

40.6 - No run, van Beek sends down a sharp bouncer that Maharaj can't connect with.

40.6 - FOUR! Maharaj steps across the line of the short ball and gloves it to fine leg.

There's a field infringement from Netherlands which mean's it's a no-ball and free-hit!

40.5 - 1 run, Ngidi looks to duck under the bouncer but it flies off the gloves to third man.

40.4 - No run, beaten! Ngidi slices hard but it bounces over his bat.

40.3 - 1 run, this time Maharaj slaps it to long-on for a single.

40.2 - No run, Maharaj slices it uppishly to the off-side but again it lands safe.

40.1 - No run, banged short to Maharaj who looks to pull but misses.

Logan van Beek [7.0-0-43-2] is back into the attack.

A look at the brighter side of things... 

Over 42: South Africa 197/9

South Africa need 49 runs as we enter the final over.

41.6 - 2 runs, beautiful straight drive from Ngidi to send it racing down the ground.

41.5 - 1 run, Maharaj gets a thick top-edge on the pull but again it lands safely at deep fine leg.

41.4 - No run, a wild swing and a miss from Maharaj as de Leede slips in a slower ball.

41.3 - 2 runs, Maharaj skips down the track and lifts it over extra cover where it lands safely between three fielders.

41.2 - 1 run, Ngidi slices the short ball to sweeper cover.

41.1 - No run, de Leede starts off with a short delivery that flies past Ngidi.

Over 42.5: South Africa 207/all-out

42.5 - WICKET! Maharaj c Edwards b van Beek 40 (37)

van Beek seals a famous victory! He sends down a sharp short ball down leg and Maharaj looks to ramp it over the keeper but only gloves it back to Edwards who takes the catch and wheels away to celebrate.

42.4 - SIX! Maharaj makes room and slaps it high back over de Leede for a maximum.

42.3 - FOUR! This time Maharaj gets a thick edge to send it flying over backward point. This is all damage control to their Net Run Rate for South Africa.

42.2 - No run, Maharaj backs away to make room but de Leede follows him to beat the inside edge.

42.1 - No run, van Beek bangs it short and Maharaj goes for the upper cut but misses.

Netherlands win by 38 runs!

What a victory this is for Netherlands! They beat South Africa at the T20 World Cup and have now done it on the biggest stage in ODIs.

South Africa were poor in all departments but the Dutch were right on their game. Logan van Beek (3/60) leads the wicket-taking charts for Netherlands but Paul van Meekeren (2/40) and Roelof van der Merwe (2/34) both played key roles in defending this total.

The victory means Netherlands pick up their first win of World Cup 2023 and move out of bottom spot on the table. South Africa who could've moved up to top spot with a win are instead handed their first defeat of the tournament but remain in third spot for now.

A true captain's performance from Player of the Match - Scott Edwards! (78* off 69 balls & 3 catches) 

Over the last couple of games too many of our middle order batters were being out before the end of the game, so I wanted to take it deep and hope a couple of guys around me chip in and we are lucky enough to get that score in the end. He's (Roelof van der Merwe) good fun to bat with, he runs hard and hits into some strange areas which is good fun to watch from the other end.it I just got him (Aryan Dutt) on strike and he was clearing the ropes, he's got the talent and it's all there to see tonight. Proud of the group. We came into the tournament where we wanted to have a chance in the semi finals and if you wanna do that you gotta beat teams and South Africa are one of the favourites the way they are playing, so it is a good win for us.
Scott Edwards - Player of the Match

Well that brings us to the end of today's blog!

Join us again tomorrow as New Zealand take on Afghanistan at the Chepauk Stadium, Chennai with the match scheduled to start at 2 PM.

Till then it's goodbye and goodnight!

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(Published 17 October 2023, 13:25 IST)
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