ICC World Cup 2023, Match 15 | South Africa Vs Netherlands Head-To-Head
Quinton de Kock hit back-to-back centuries in WC 2023 | Source: X.com
The ICC World Cup 2023 is in full swing, and the 15th match of the tournament is set to take place on Tuesday between the Netherlands and South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
South Africa has kicked off their World Cup campaign with a bang, securing victories in their first two matches of the tournament against Sri Lanka and Australia quite convincingly. Their batting line-up is firing on all cylinders, featuring Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klassen, and Rassie van der Dussen, all in sublime form.
One of the bright aspects of their tournament campaign is that they have won both matches while successfully defending their targets. The bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, and Tabraiz Shamsi, have risen to the occasion, ensuring that the absence of their star pacer, Anrich Nortje, is hardly felt.
On the other hand, the Netherlands are heading into this game after experiencing two consecutive losses against Pakistan and New Zealand. However, they can take solace in their spirited efforts to challenge top teams in both games.
Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, and Vikramjit Singh, among other Dutch sensations, have provided a glimmer of hope in what has been an otherwise disappointing campaign.
Heading into this match, South Africa, boasting the best net run rate among the ten teams on the points table, seeks to extend their winning streak and claim the coveted top position.
On the other hand, the Netherlands is praying for their first victory and to end their losing streak. Overall, it's a David vs Goliath situation, as the Netherlands must pull off a miracle to beat South Africa.
Meanwhile, before heading into this game, let's take a look at the head-to-head record between South Africa and the Netherlands:
SA vs NED Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
Regarding ODIs, South Africa and the Netherlands have crossed paths seven times. The Proteas emerged as the winners in six of those matches, while one game concluded with no result.
| Matches Played | 7 |
|---|---|
| South Africa Won | 6 |
| Netherlands Won | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
SA vs NED Head-to-Head Records in ODI World Cup History
Taking a trip down memory lane in ODI World Cup history, these two teams have faced off three times, and South Africa has won on every occasion. They started with a 160-run win in the 1996 World Cup, followed by a resounding 221-run victory in 2007 and a convincing 231-run win in 2011.
| Matches Played | 3 |
|---|---|
| South Africa Won | 3 |
| Netherlands Won | 0 |
SA vs NED Head-to-Head Records in India
South Africa and the Netherlands squared off just once in India, and South Africa won convincingly. Now, it's round two in India, and it's a nail-biter to see if the Netherlands can bounce back.
| Matches Played | 1 |
|---|---|
| South Africa Won | 1 |
| Netherlands Won | 0 |
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