Netherlands completed a famous 38-run win over South Africa to add further intrigue to the pool stage at the Cricket World Cup
Proteas beaten before meeting England on SaturdayNetherlands completed a famous 38-run win over South Africa to add further intrigue to the pool stage at theTwo days after Afghanistan had humbled holders England, the in-form South Africans were well beaten by the Dutch in a rain-affected game in Dharamsala that was reduced to 43 overs a side.
Netherlands looked to be heading for a third successive defeat when they stumbled to 82 for five. However, a brilliant unbeaten 78 off 69 balls from wicketkeeper-captain Scott Edwards saw them post a competitive 245 for eight, and it was a total that proved beyond the hitherto impressive Proteas. Having been 36 without loss, the former Somerset all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe, who had contributed a handy 29 from 19 balls with the bat, took two quick wickets and South Africa were suddenly reeling on 44 for four.
Despite 43 from David Miller they lost wickets at regular intervals and were beaten for the first time in the tournament. It will be a boost to England – who face South Africa in their next game in Mumbai on Saturday.
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