LIVE BLOG - SA vs NED, ICC World Cup 2023: Toss, Score, Videos And Updates From Dharamsala

It has been quite a rollercoaster ride; for the viewers, players and of course me 🤪

But all is worth when the end is so sweet! ❤️

A momentous day for the Netherlands team and for the rich tapestry that the World Cup holds.

17.10.23, a date that would go down in the cricketing books of history.

This is Muskaan Bhatt signing off on behalf of OneCricket.

Until next time!! 🤝

[WATCH] Scenes from HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala

Netherlands defeat South Africa by 38 runs.

Netherlands WIN by 38 runs !! 🤩

It is their 1st win against a Test playing nation in ODI Cricket! They have defeated South Africa marking an end to their winning streak.

WHAT A MOMENT! 🔥 A collective bowling effort by van Beek, Meekeren, van der Merwe, de Leede.  

A NO-BALL AT THIS STAGE??

Phew! 

On the other hand, mood at the Netherlands dugout 🤪

Temba Bavuma is a mood. I mean it. 😂

#CutieTembu 

Bye-Bye Kagiso Rabada!

Netherlands' is just one wicket away from scripting history🤩

Bas de Leede strikes!🎯

And it's Gerald Coetzee who has been dismissed.

The ball was high in the air, and Scott Edward called for it and held it safely. 

The ball now looks in Netherlands' court 🙌🏻

OH NO... OH NO NO NO NO NO!

Logan van Beek dismisses David Miller as the ball hits the top of the off stump.

Miller departs for 43 (52).😓

I think I spoke too soon 😟

Is this the turning of tide for South Africa? 🥹

Two fours for David Miller in the 29th over! 

WICKET !!!!!!!!!!!😵

Paul van Meekeren clean bowled Marco Jansen 🔥

South Africa is in deep waters now, I'm practically scared on their behalf! 

CATCH DROP ALERT! 

Did Logan van Beek cost Netherlands the entire game? He dropped a straight and simple catch of David Miller just before the boundary. 🫣

Another one bites the dust! 😮‍💨🎶

A big, big blow this and the Dutch are into the all-rounders now. South Africa choking again! Heinrich Klassen is left stunned as he has pulled a nothing delivery straight into the hands of the fine leg fielder. Logan van Beek is the man for Netherlands and this is getting darker and darker for South Africa.

KILLER MILLERS' KILLER SIX! 🤩 6️⃣

Could this be a turning moment for the Proteas men or will Netherlands seize the victory today? 🤔

I.JUST.HAD.TO. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

By the way, here's a fun fact:

Did you know?

Roelof van der Merwe, who initially played 13 ODIs and 13 T20Is for the South African national cricket team, relocated to the Netherlands and acquired citizenship due to limited opportunities in the South African setup. He made his debut for the Dutch in a T20I match against Nepal in 2015, joining an exclusive group of just five players in history to represent two countries in T20I cricket. Since then, he has been a crucial player for the Netherlands, contributing significantly to their cricket efforts.

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OH MY GOD! WHAT IS HAPPENING??? 2 OVERS 2 WICKETS. 

Roelof van der Merwe is on a man on a mission. The Mission you ask? To make NED win. 🎯

South Africa are four down now as van der Merwe picks up his second wicket on just his eighth ball. Rassi van der Dussen departs early with just 4 runs.

Photo Credit: Star Sports 1 HD

WICKET NO 3!!!!!☝🏻

Paul van Meekeren joins the party and Aiden Markram is knocked over for just one run. A turning point in the game indeed. 🔥

It is evident that Netherlands is not here to lose, especially today.

Time for Temba Bavuma to go back to his 'nap'  IYKYK 🤪

Roelof van der Merwe ate and left no crumbs, clean sweeps Captain Bavuma killer arm-ball 😵

To know more about it, check out this article:

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QUINNY DEPARTS! 😵

Netherlands' Colin Ackermann draws first blood. 🔥

A flighted off-break around leg from round the wicket, de Kock got down on one knee and went for the sweep but ended up getting hit on the gloves and then on the arms. The ball lobbed and Edwards behind the stumps took a simple catch. 

Temba Bavuma hits a massive six off Colin Ackermann 😲

FOUR!!! 4️⃣ 4️⃣

Quinton de Kock slams SA's first boundary of the game 🔥

The second innings has begun with Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock at the crease and Aryan Dutt bowling.

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Muskaan: 245!!!! It has been a sensational comeback. This innings brings out the true essence of World Cup, doesn't it?

Aashay:  Yes, this is what World Cup is all about!!! Netherlands have ended their innings with 245 on the board. Super fightback this and they would believe!!!! Remember, just a year back in the T20 World Cup, the same Dutch team knocked out an in-form South African unit out of the marquee event. Can they pull the rabbit out of the hat, again???? We shall be back for the run-chase soon...

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Was that a bird? Was that a cloud? No, THAT WAS A SIX!! 6️⃣

Indian origin, Aryan Dutt slams it out the park. WOW, Just WOW. 🤯

Netherlands is evidently giving South Africa all that they have.

Aashay: A tremendous fight being put out by The Dutch, it is definitely going down to the last ball I presume. At one point in time, they were in danger of getting bundled out under 150 but the skipper Scott Edwards has shown lot of heart and character in what would probably go down as one of the finest knocks in World Cup history for Netherlands.

WICKET!

OH NO!😓 

Van der Merwe departs at 29 (19).

A swashbuckling partnership between van der Merwe and Edwards was ended by a slower ball from Lungi Ngidi! 

HALF CENTURY FOR THE SKIPPER!!

Scott Edward showing us what leading from the front means. A sensational 50 from the wicketkeeper-batter.

This knock makes me think about a phrase "Never Stop Believing"

From 82/5 to 203/7, Scott Edward you beauty!🤌🏻

35th Over Summary: It's raining again at Dharamsala but this time it's all 4's and 6's🤪

R V D Merwe and S Edwards 🤝

Was that Flash? Nah, it was Quinton de Kock!

What a lightning fast stumping by him!!⚡️

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A classy bit of glovework from QDK! Lightning fast, as quick as MS Dhoni. South Africa's appeal call worked wonders for them once again. As, Logan van Beek departed for just 10 runs off 27 balls 😯

AYE AYE CAPTAIN!  🇳🇱🤩

[Watch] Skipper Scott Edwards single-handed sweep shot is a beauty for the sore eyes:

At the end of 29 overs, Netherlands stands at 120/6.

I think I spoke too soon🤭

Marco Jansen's deadly yorker sends Teja Nidamanuru back to the pavillion.

Nidamanuru was hit on the back leg in front of the stumps and umpire Richard Kettleborough rose his finger after a long thought and declared it as OUT! However, Nidamanuru decided to review it and it was a wrong decision.

Teja departs at 19 off 30 and the Netherlands Men sink further.😭

Are South Africa losing their grip? 🤔

Could Marco Jansen's dropped catch of Teja Nidamanuru's powerful shot be a ray of hope for Netherlands?

WICKET!!!! Half the side has been sent back to the pavillion!😱

Lungi Ngidi's short ball proved deadly for in-form Sybrand Engelbrecht as he was caught out just near the boundary.

Engelbrecht short stint was 19-run long with a four and six straight to the stands. 

Will the Proteas men restrict NED below 110? What do you feel?

Indian fans seeing South African bowlers breathing fire at Dharamsala 🫣

The sun must be shining bright at Dharamsala but not for the Dutch men 😞

WICKET No. 4: Coetzee sents the off-stump rolling as he bags Ackermann's wicket. A tough day for Netherlands :((

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PS: I'm still not over Bas de Leede's dismissal 😞

WICKET No. 3! 

A big loss for the Netherlands team as Bas de Leede gets dismissed at the hands of Kagiso Rabada. De Leede departs for just 2 off 7! 😟

Rabada and de Kock went up to Richard Kettleborough but he was not interested. A spot on decision by South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma and Rabada bagged his second wicket as the ball-tracking showed three reds.

Netherlands are now in serious trouble 

At the end of powerplay, NED stands at 28/2. 

Will SA continue their momentum and give the Men In Orange a run for their money??🧐

"O'DOWD" or "O'DOWN" ?! 🫣

Max has been ripped apart! The 2nd NED opener departs at just 18 (25) on the first bowl of the 8th over! 

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De Kock and Jansen confidently appealed for a wicket, but umpire Michael Gough denied it. Bavuma opted for a review and there was a clear spike on UltraEdge. Gough changed his decision, and O'Dowd was declared out. 

WATCH:

🚨MILESTONE ALERT🚨

KG Rabada strikes straightaway and bags his 150th ODI wicket. Rabada is the 5th quickest bowler to notch up 150 ODI wickets for a South African. 

WICKETT!! 

Kagiso Rabada strikes early and hard!🎯

Netherlands opener, Vikramjeet Singh departs at a poor score of 2 (16) in the 7th over. A top edge and excellently caught by Heinrich Klaasen. 

WATCH:

A powerful start for the Dutch.

O' Dowd has already smacked four 4's!! Those muscles are full of power!!!!!! 

It's a 4!!!!! First boundary for the day! 

Max O' Dowd gets off the mark in style as Netherlands register their first runs with the bat.

THE GAME IS ON!!!

Here comes Lungi Ngidi, all charged up and roaring!

Here's a quick look at the revised playing conditions:

Overs: 43

First Powerplay: 1-9 Overs

Second Powerplay: 10-35 Overs

Third Powerplay: 36-43 Overs

Three bowlers can bowl a maximum of 9 overs each, while the two bowlers can stretch their spells a maximum of 8 overs each.

The game will begin at 4 PM IST. 

Good news for the fans: The covers are being peeled off!  🥳

The game will begin at 4 PM IST. The match has been reduced to 43 overs per side. 

Ugh, I am beginning to get tired with these rain updates already, I want to see Quinny hit his third consecutive century today!🤩

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-The rain has come to a halt, giving the groundsmen the opportunity to begin the cleanup process. The Super Soppers are actively working, confirming that this interruption will lead to a reduced game duration. 

OH NO!! Rain is back! 🫣

Rain has once again made its way back to Dharamsala. Will we get to witness the two teams play or not? 

NOTE: If it continues to rain till 3:30, the overs will start reducing.

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

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

SA VS NED TOSS UPDATES:

South Africa has won the toss and opted to bowl first. 

Historically teams that have opted to bat second and chase have emerged victorious 3/4 times. Will SA continue their winning streak? It would be interesting to see how things pan out during the course of the game! 

SA VS NED TOSS UPDATES:

After much delay, the toss will finally start at 2:30 PM IST and the match will commence at 3 PM IST.

[Watch] South African Team playing football at Dharamsala:

By the way, did you check out the head to head record for the two teams? Don't worry, I've got you covered. Check the link below to know more about it 👇🏻

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PITCH REPORT FOR SA VS NED:

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala was expected to have a firm surface with a touch of brown grass cover. However, after rain came unwelcomed the pitch is expected to have moisture, which would lead to increased seam movement for pacers in the initial phase. 

Moreover, the expected dew in the evening could pose challenges for the bowling side when defending the total with a wet ball. Consequently, the team winning the toss will likely choose to field first.

LIVE UPDATES FROM DHARAMSALA FOR SA VS NED:

The pitch is covered although the rain has stopped.

Dharamsala experienced morning rain, but the precipitation has ceased, and super soppers are diligently at work, diligently removing water from the covers.

Team Preview Netherlands:

In the first two ODI World Cup 2023 matches, the Dutch struggled to build substantial innings as only Vikramjit Singh, Colin Ackermann, and Bas de Leede made starts without converting them into big scores.

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For their upcoming game, the Netherlands' key to success lies in the partnership between Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd. Colin Ackermann, who performed well in the last game, should use his experience to build valuable partnerships in the middle order alongside Bas de Leede and Teja Nidamanuru. The lower middle order, consisting of Scott Edwards, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Roelof van der Merwe, will play a crucial role in the team's pursuit of victory.

The Dutch bowlers faced challenges in their last game, particularly with Logan Van Beek absent, resulting in a high economy rate. The return of Van Beek would be a welcome boost for the team. Roelof van der Merwe, who rediscovered form in the previous match, should bring that confidence into the upcoming game. 

Aryan Dutt has been their standout bowler, and a strong performance with the new ball is essential, supported by Ryan Klein. Roelof van der Merwe and Paul Van Meekeran must deliver tight spells during the middle overs, while Bas de Leede and Ackermann should contribute effectively in supporting roles. These collective efforts will be vital as they face the South African batting lineup.

Team Preview South Africa:

South Africa's impressive performance in this tournament is attributed to several factors. Their batting lineup has been exceptional, with players like Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram scoring runs consistently. De Kock's century against Australia showcased his class, especially on a challenging batting pitch. He played a pivotal role in holding the innings together.

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The Proteas' bowling attack is led by Kagiso Rabada, with valuable contributions from other bowlers, including Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen, making them a formidable force in the competition. Jansen's ability to take wickets in the powerplay has been a key asset, and Rabada's sensational performance in the last game demonstrated their strength in the bowling department.

With their key batters and bowlers in good form, South Africa aim to seize the opportunity to secure a convincing victory and claim the top spot on the points table. The team's overall momentum and performance have been outstanding, and they seek to maintain this level of excellence in their upcoming match against the Netherlands.

Netherlands will take on an in-form South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Will they remain unbeaten or will the Dutch repeat the 2022-heroics? Stay tuned with us to follow live updates, with exclusive footages and some side chatter! 

Hello and welcome to OneCricket's Live Blog for today's enthralling clash between the unbeaten, South Africa and the underdogs, Netherlands. This is Muskaan Bhatt 🫡, your host for the day!