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Netherlands pull off sensational win as South Africa choke

India qualify for semi-finals before even taking the field against Zimbabwe

Our Web Desk Published 06.11.22, 05:34 AM
Rabada in action during the semifinal race against the Netherlands.

Rabada in action during the semifinal race against the Netherlands. Twitter/@T20WorldCup

India qualified for the semi-finals before even taking the field against Zimbabwe as South Africa lost their match against the Netherlands by 13 runs.

Colin Ackermann hammered a brilliant unbeaten knock of 41 runs off 26 balls, helping his side post 158 for four in 20 overs. Colin's unbeaten knock also included three fours and two sixes. Stephan Myburgh and Max ODowd laid the foundation with a 58-run opening stand but South Africa picked wickets in the middle.

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Meanwhile, Keshav Maharaj bagged two wickets for South Africa. Striking twice, Maharaj has managed to drag the Netherlands back and help South Africa apply brakes on the scoring.

However, in the last five overs, the Netherlands scored 46 runs losing just one wicket.

South Africa have won the toss, and they have opted to bowl first against the Netherlands.

This is a must-win game for South Africa as the win will propel the Temba Bavuma side into the semifinal. The Netherlands, on the other hand, have the opportunity to become a party spoiler for the South Africans and do Pakistan a favour. If they beat South Africa, then Pakistan only need to defeat Bangladesh to go through to the race.

Temba Bavuma-led team had earlier defeated Bangladesh and India while they suffered a defeat against Pakistan.

This is the last Super 12 game for the two sides. While South Africa lost to Pakistan by 33 runs in their last game, the Dutch have lost all their matches.

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