| 0.0 : TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and they have elected to BOWL first. |
| Netherlands (Unchanged Playing XI) - Stephan Myburgh, Max O'Dowd, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (C) (WK), Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Brandon Glover. |
| Temba Bavuma, the skipper of South Africa says that they will bowl first. Adds that they have gone with the extra seamer and will be looking to exploit the moisture in surface. Mentions that David Miller and Keshav Maharaj are back in the side. Ends by saying that they this is a must-win game for them and they need to execute their plans to correctly. |
| Scott Edwards, the captain of Netherlands says that they would have batted first. Adds that the weather looks clear and hopes that the pitch will be stay good throughout the game. Mentions that this is an important game for them in the context of the next World Cup. Informs that they are unchanged. |
| PITCH REPORT - Shaun Pollock is pitchside. He says that the square boundaries are on the shorter side and the batter will look to target that. Adds that it is dry surface and there is some moisture on it which could help the pacers at the start. However, if the batters get through the first few overs they can play their shots freely. |
| South Africa (Playing XI) - Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller (In place of Tristan Stubbs), Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj (In place for Tabraiz Shamsi), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi. |
| The umpires and players line up for the national anthems. It will be Netherlands' first followed by the national anthem of South Africa. |
| We are ready for action now! We can see the South Africa players in a huddle and they are taking their respective field positions. Stephan Myburgh and Max O'Dowd are the two openers for Netherlands. Wayne Parnell to start proceedings with the ball. Before that, the South African players take the knee to support BLM movement. We are ready to go. Let's play... |
| 0.1 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, Wayne Parnell starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Stephan Myburgh guides it towards point. |
| 0.2 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, FOUR! Stephan Myburgh and Netherlands are underway in style! Wayne Parnell lands this short and on middle, sits up nicely, Stephan Myburgh stays there and pulls it towards the vacant deep square leg fence for a boundary. |
| 0.3 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, Short of a length and outside off, Stephan Myburgh mistimes his cut onto the ground to the off side. |
| 0.4 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, Goes a bit fuller and around off, shaping away, Stephan Myburgh looks to cut it away but misses. |
| 0.5 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, Back of a length and outside off, shaping further away, Stephan Myburgh slashes at it but cannot connect. |
| 0.6 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, This is full and on leg, Stephan Myburgh flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 5 runs from the first over! |
| Kagiso Rabada to share the new ball. |
| 1.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Stephan Myburgh, FOUR! Nice shot! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a hard length from around the wicket, on off, Stephan Myburgh drives it uppishly through covers for a boundary. |
| 1.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Stephan Myburgh, On a length and on off, Stephan Myburgh pushes it towards cover. |
| 1.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Stephan Myburgh, FOUR! Just over! Kagiso Rabada serves this a bit fuller and outside off, Stephan Myburgh slices it in the air and it goes just over the leaping Keshav Maharaj at point for a boundary. |
| 1.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Stephan Myburgh, BEATEN! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and on off, angling away a bit, Stephan Myburgh looks to play at it but misses. |
| 1.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Stephan Myburgh, Length again and on off, shaping away, Stephan Myburgh gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 2.1 : Wayne Parnell to Max O'Dowd, On a length and on off, Max O'Dowd knocks it towards point. |
| 1.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Stephan Myburgh, FOUR! Third boundary of the over! This is full and outside off, Stephan Myburgh stays there and thrashes it past cover for a four more runs. 12 runs from the over! |
| 2.2 : Wayne Parnell to Max O'Dowd, This is back of a length and on off, Max O'Dowd guides it towards third man for a single and gets off the mark. |
| 2.3 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, Fuller one and around leg, Stephan Myburgh nudges it towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 2.4 : Wayne Parnell to Max O'Dowd, Wayne Parnell bangs this short and on middle, Max O'Dowd gets hurried and miscues his pull shot towards mid-wicket for one more. |
| 2.5 : Wayne Parnell to Stephan Myburgh, This is pitched up and on off, Stephan Myburgh drives it towards point and gets across for a quick single. |
| 2.6 : Wayne Parnell to Max O'Dowd, Wayne Parnell loses his line and serves this full delivery down the leg side, Max O'Dowd misses his flick. Wided. |
| Wayne Parnell to Max O'Dowd, Goes full again and on off, Max O'Dowd blocks it out towards point. |
| Lungi Ngidi replaces Kagiso Rabada. |
| 3.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Stephan Myburgh, Lungi Ngidi starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Stephan Myburgh pushes it towards cover. |
| 3.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Stephan Myburgh, This is on a hard length and on middle, angling into the batter, Stephan Myburgh goes for the pull shot but gets an inside edge onto the thigh pads as the ball goes nowhere. |
| 3.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Stephan Myburgh, FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Lungi Ngidi lands this short and down the leg side, Stephan Myburgh just helps it towards the fine leg fence for a boudnary. |
| 3.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Stephan Myburgh, FOUR! Great timing! This is short again and on middle and leg, Stephan Myburgh picks up the length early and whips it towards the deep square leg fence for another boundary. |
| 3.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Stephan Myburgh, Back of length and on leg, Stephan Myburgh pulls it towards square leg for a single. |
| 3.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, This is full and on middle, Max O'Dowd chips it down towards the vacant long on region for a brace. |
| Anrich Nortje comes into the attack now. |
| 4.1 : Anrich Nortje to Stephan Myburgh, Anrich Nortje starts with a pitched up delivery, on off, Stephan Myburgh clears his front leg and drives it firmly, but straight to covers. |
| 4.2 : Anrich Nortje to Stephan Myburgh, Touch fuller and on off, Stephan Myburgh bunts it onto the ground and towards point. |
| 4.3 : Anrich Nortje to Stephan Myburgh, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Stephan Myburgh knocks it towards short cover for a single. |
| 4.4 : Anrich Nortje to Max O'Dowd, Anrich Nortje bowls this short of a length and outisde off, Max O'Dowd looks to cut it away but misses. |
| 4.5 : Anrich Nortje to Max O'Dowd, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Max O'Dowd blocks it out. |
| 4.6 : Anrich Nortje to Max O'Dowd, BEATEN! Anrich Nortje serves this on a hard length, on middle at 146 clicks, shoots up off the surface, Max O'Dowd looks to play at it but gets beaten. |
| 5.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Stephan Myburgh, FOUR! Stephan Myburgh is dealing with boundaries here! Lungi Ngidi bowls this full and on middle, Stephan Myburgh lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary. |
| 5.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Stephan Myburgh, This is on a hard length and outside off, Stephan Myburgh steers it past point for a single. |
| 5.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Full and outside off, slower too, Max O'Dowd lobs it up over mid off for a brace. |
| 5.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, Short of a length and outside off, Max O'Dowd cuts it over point for couple of runs. |
| 5.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, FOUR! Max O'Dowd gets into the act now! Lungi Ngidi bowls this short and outside off again, Max O'Dowd frees his arms and smashes it over point for a boundary. |
| 5.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Max O'Dowd, On a length and on off, Max O'Dowd guides it through backward point for a single. Netherlands are on 48 for none at the end of the Powerplay. |
| 6.1 : Anrich Nortje to Max O'Dowd, This is on a good length and on middle, Max O'Dowd knocks it to the leg side. Anrich Nortje has been really good so far. |
| 6.2 : Anrich Nortje to Max O'Dowd, Length again and on on middle, skidding through, Max O'Dowd looks to block it, but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single. |
| 6.3 : Anrich Nortje to Stephan Myburgh, Anrich Nortje serves this back of a length and around off, Stephan Myburgh punches it towards sweeper cover for a single. |
| 6.4 : Anrich Nortje to Max O'Dowd, Anrich Nortje bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Max O'Dowd gets hurried and awakwardly pulls it towards mid-wicket for one. |
| 6.5 : Anrich Nortje to Stephan Myburgh, On a length and on off, Stephan Myburgh mistimes his cut onto the ground. |
| 6.6 : Anrich Nortje to Stephan Myburgh, Anrich Nortje with another sharp short delivery, on middle, Stephan Myburgh goes for the pulls shot, but gets a top edge onto his helmet and towards fine leg for one. |
| We will see some spin now as Keshav Maharaj is ready to bowl. |
| 7.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Stephan Myburgh, Keshav Maharaj starts with a short delivery, on middle, Stephan Myburgh moves back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 7.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, Short again and around off, Max O'Dowd makes room and cuts it towards sweeper cover for a brace. |
| 7.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, Tossed up, full and outside off, Max O'Dowd moves across and goes for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 7.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, Shortish and on off, Max O'Dowd punches it straight to covers. |
| 7.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, Keshav Maharaj continues with short deliveries, on middle, Max O'Dowd pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 7.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Stephan Myburgh, Floated, full and on off, Stephan Myburgh tries the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| Spin from both ends as Aiden Markram comes into the attack. |
| 8.1 : Aiden Markram to Max O'Dowd, Aiden Markram starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Max O'Dowd goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets rapped on his pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Temba Bavuma takes the review after some discussions. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that wickets is umpire's call. Max O'Dowd survives! |
| 8.2 : Aiden Markram to Max O'Dowd, This is fired full and down the leg side, Max O'Dowd leaves it alone. Wided. |
| Aiden Markram to Max O'Dowd, Floated, full and on off, Max O'Dowd comes down the track and drives it towards long off for a single. |
| 8.3 : Aiden Markram to Stephan Myburgh, OUT! TAKEN! Aiden Markram provides the breakthrough for South Africa! He tosses this one up, full and on off, Stephan Myburgh goes down and tries the slog-sweep, but hits it too flat and it goes straight into the hands of Rilee Rossouw who is stationed at deep mid-wicket. Netherlands lose their first wicket. |
| 8.4 : Aiden Markram to Tom Cooper, Flighted and around off, Tom Cooper cuts it through point for a single and gets off the mark. |
| 8.5 : Aiden Markram to Max O'Dowd, Floated, full and on middle, Max O'Dowd tucks it towards square leg for a run. |
| 8.6 : Aiden Markram to Tom Cooper, Flatter and on middle, Tom Cooper works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 8.3 : Tom Cooper walks out to bat at number 3. |
| 9.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, Short and outside off, Tom Cooper punches it wide of deep point where Anrich Nortje covers ground to his left and stops it. Two runs taken! |
| 9.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, Short again and on off, Tom Cooper cuts it towards cover where the fielder dives over the ball. A single is taken. |
| 9.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, Quicker one, on off, Max O'Dowd mistimes his cut back to the bowler. |
| 9.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, Tossed up, on off, Max O'Dowd pushes it towards cover. |
| 9.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, SIX! BANG! Keshav Maharaj bowls this short and on middle, Max O'Dowd moves back and pulls it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. |
| 9.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, A dot to end the over! This is shorter in length and on off, Max O'Dowd guides it towards point. |
| 10.1 : Aiden Markram to Tom Cooper, SIX! Brilliant shot! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Tom Cooper goes down and slogs it over the deep mid-wicekt fence for a biggie. |
| 10.2 : Aiden Markram to Tom Cooper, Dropped! A bit short and on middle, Tom Cooper moves back and smashes it back towards the bowler where Aiden Markram lets it through his hands. A single is taken. |
| 0.0 : Drinks! Netherlands got off to a flying start with both their openers scoring at a brisk rate and they have a good platform at the halfway stage. Stephan Myburgh fell, but they have continued the runs. South Africa need wickets and they need it quickly. An exciting session of cricket awaits us. |
| 10.3 : Aiden Markram to Max O'Dowd, Floated, full and on off, Max O'Dowd goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but the finger stays down. Temba Bavuma goes for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is pitching outside leg. South Africa lose their review. |
| 10.4 : Aiden Markram to Max O'Dowd, Short and on middle, Max O'Dowd clips it towards deep mid-wicket. |
| 10.5 : Aiden Markram to Tom Cooper, Flatter, full and on midle, Tom Cooper heaves it towards deep square for a single. |
| 10.6 : Aiden Markram to Max O'Dowd, Darts this one full, on leg, Max O'Dowd lofts it wide of long on for a brace. |
| 11.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Tom Cooper, On a length and on off, Tom Cooper blocks it out. |
| 11.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Tom Cooper, FOUR! Good shot! Kagiso Rabada bowls this a bit fuller and on middle, Tom Cooper heaves it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Keshav Maharaj gave chase and dived but could not stop it. |
| 11.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Tom Cooper, This is on a good length and on leg, Tom Cooper goes for the scoop but cannot connect. |
| 11.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Tom Cooper, A slower one, full and on off, Tom Cooper is early into his shot and chips it over point for a couple of runs. |
| 11.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Tom Cooper, Short and outside off, Tom Cooper punches it wide off deep point where the fielder does well to stop it from going to the boundary. Three runs taken! |
| 11.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Max O'Dowd, This is on a good length and on off, Max O'Dowd makes room to play at it but misses. |
| 12.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, A bit short and on off, Tom Cooper goes back and pushes it towards cover. |
| 12.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, SIX! What a shot! This is tossed up, full and on off, Tom Cooper goes for the reverse sweep and smokes it over the deep point fence for a biggie. |
| 12.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, Flatter, full and on off, Tom Cooper eases it towards long on for a run. |
| 12.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Max O'Dowd, OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj gets his first wicket and South Africa finally breaks the partnership. Keshav Maharaj flights this up, on off, Max O'Dowd tries to go inside out and loft it towards the deep extra cover region, but hits it much straighter towards long off where Kagiso Rabada takes a good catch and throws the ball into the ground in frustration. Netherlands two down now. |
| 0.0 : Keshav Maharaj (2-0-13-0)Â is back on. |
| 12.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Colin Ackermann, Floated, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 12.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Colin Ackermann, Short and on middle, Colin Ackermann tucks it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark. |
| 13.1 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, EDGED AND FOUR! Wayne Parnell bowls this on a good length and outside off, Colin Ackermann goes to push it away but gets a thick outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary. |
| 13.2 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, Back of a length and on middle, Colin Ackermann pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 13.3 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, Goes fuller and on leg, Colin Ackermann clips it towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 13.4 : Wayne Parnell to Tom Cooper, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Tom Cooper makes room and cuts it towards deep pont for single. |
| 0.0 : Colin Ackermann comes out to the middle now. |
| 13.5 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, Short of a length and on off, Colin Ackermann forces it towards cover. |
| 13.6 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, This is pitched up, on off, Colin Ackermann chips it down to long off for a single. |
| 14.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Colin Ackermann, Short and outside off, Colin Ackermann cuts it uppishly but on the bounce towards cover. |
| 14.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Colin Ackermann, Tossed up, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann tucks it towards deep mid-wicekt for a single. |
| 14.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, Shorter in length and on off, Tom Cooper punches it towards deep point for one. |
| 14.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Colin Ackermann, Quicker, full and on leg, Colin Ackermann goes for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. A leg bye is taken. |
| 14.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, FOUR! Brilliant shot! This is flighted, full and on middle, Tom Cooper goes down and slog-sweeps it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 14.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Tom Cooper, OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj gets the last laugh and sends Tom Cooper back to the hut. He bowls this slower through the air, on leg, Tom Cooper goes for the sweep again, but gets a top edge towards leg slip region. Quinton de Kock calls for it and takes a comfortable catch. Netherlands lose their third wicket. |
| 15.1 : Anrich Nortje to Colin Ackermann, This is on a good length and on off, Colin Ackermann slaps it towards mid off for a single. |
| 15.2 : Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede, Anrich Nortje bangs this short, on off at 150 clicks, Bas de Leede looks to play at it but gets beaten. |
| 15.3 : Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede, A slower one now, full and on off, Bas de Leede only manages to knock it back to the bowler. |
| 15.4 : Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede, This is short again and on middle and leg, skids through the surface with extra bounce, Bas de Leede leaves it alone at the end. |
| 15.5 : Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede, Anrich Nortje bowls a slower bouncer now, on middle, Bas de Leede decides to go for the pull shot but withdraws at the last moment. |
| 15.6 : Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede, Five dots to end the over! This is short of a length and on middle, Bas de Leede lets it go to the keeper. |
| 0.0 : Bas de Leede walks out to bat now. |
| 16.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Colin Ackermann, This is on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Colin Ackermann flicks it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 16.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Bas de Leede, On a length and on off, Bas de Leede makes room and steers it towards deep point for a single. |
| 16.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Colin Ackermann, Short and on middle, Colin Ackermann pulls it over mid on for a couple of runs. |
| 16.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Colin Ackermann, Lungi Ngidi bangs in a short delivery, on middle, Colin Ackermann slashes at it but missses. |
| 16.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Colin Ackermann, A slower one, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann waits for it and whips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 16.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Colin Ackermann, FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Netherlands! This is full and down the leg, Colin Ackermann flicks it wide of deep square leg where the fielder dives to his left, but the ball hits his knees and goes over the fence for a boundary. |
| 17.1 : Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede, OUT! TIMBER! Anrich Nortje gets his first wicket! |
| 17.2 : Anrich Nortje to Scott Edwards, Full and on middle, Scott Edwards works it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 17.3 : Anrich Nortje to Colin Ackermann, On a length and on middle, Colin Ackermann slaps it down to long on for a single. |
| 17.4 : Anrich Nortje to Scott Edwards, A full toss now, on middle, Colin Ackermann goes for the scoop but miscues it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 17.5 : Anrich Nortje to Colin Ackermann, Anrich Nortje bangs in a sharp short delivery, on middle, Colin Ackermann goes for the ramp shot but cannot connect. |
| 17.6 : Anrich Nortje to Colin Ackermann, 1 run. |
| 18.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Four! |
| 18.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Full again and down the leg side, Colin Ackermann flicks it towards fine leg for a run. |
| 0.0 : Scott Edwards comes out the middle now. |
| 18.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, FOUR! Innovative and effective! This is on a good length and on off, Scott Edwards reverse scoops it towards the third man fence for a boundary. |
| 0.0 : Kagiso Rabada to bowl the penultimate over. |
| 18.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, FOUR! Same shot, same result! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length again, on middle this time, Scott Edwards goes for the reverse scoop again, but gets a top edge over the keeper for a boundary. |
| 18.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Scott Edwards, Short and on middle, angling in, Scott Edwards nudges it to the leg side for a single. |
| 18.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Colin Ackermann, Short again and on middle, Colin Ackermann shuffles across and pulls it towards fine leg for a couple of runs. |
| Change. |
| 19.1 : Wayne Parnell to Scott Edwards, Wayne Parnell nails the yorker, on off, Scott Edwards is a bit late to get down his bat and misses. |
| 19.2 : Wayne Parnell to Scott Edwards, A slower one, short of a length and on middle, Scott Edwards pulls it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 19.3 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, SIX! BANG! Wayne Parnell goes fuller and on the leg stump line, Colin Ackermann gets his front leg out of the way and whips it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. |
| 19.4 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, This is pitched up, on leg, Colin Ackermann tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 19.5 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, Wayne Parnell bowls another good yorker, around off, Colin Ackermann swings at it but misses. |
| 19.6 : Wayne Parnell to Colin Ackermann, SIX! Colin Ackermann finishes the innigs in style! 15 runs from the over! |
| Netherlands have put up a strong batting performance but they know that they could have got 10-15 runs more. However, 158 is still a good total and their bowlers need to be at their best to defend this one against a star-studded South African batting line-up. |
| South Africa will be disappointed with their bowling effort, but they have enough quality to chase this total down. |
| Stephan Myburgh is up for a chat. |
| Right then! |
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