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[Watch] Kagiso Rabada's Magical Delivery Traps Bas de Leede Plumb In Front

Rajgeeta Yadav

image-lnu8y0fzSouth Africa celebrating Netherlands wicket [Ap]

The 11th match of the 2023 World Cup between South Africa and the Netherlands commenced under cloudy skies, delayed by the unruly rain that had marred the day's proceedings. This forced a revision of the standard 50-over format to a truncated 43-over affair. In the midst of this uncertainty, the Proteas won the toss and opted to bowl, aiming to exploit the seam-friendly conditions. Leading their pace attack was Lungi Ngidi, a relentless force who sought to secure early wickets for his team.

On the other side of the contest, the Netherlands' opening duo of Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd displayed a cautious approach, mindful of the sluggish pitch and the seaming conditions. Yet, it was Kagiso Rabada who loomed large as the harbinger of doom for the Dutch, orchestrating their downfall with surgical precision.

In the 10.5th over, Rabada's pace and precision came to the fore, dismissing Bas de Leede, a formidable presence in the Netherlands' batting lineup, and sending him back to the pavilion scoring 2 off 7 balls. This moment marked a turning point in the match, as the South Africans began to tighten their grip on proceedings.

Rabada's relentless pursuit of wickets had been relentless and unforgiving. He offered the Dutch batsmen no respite, consistently delivering probing deliveries to increase the pressure on their already beleaguered batting unit. The fall of Bas de Leede's wicket was a testament to Rabada's prowess, and it left the Netherlands teetering on the precipice of disaster.

Watch -  Rabada strikes and take Bas de Leede's wicket

With the Dutch side reeling at 49/3 in 14 overs at the time of writing, the team found itself in dire need of a partnership that could resuscitate their innings. Against the backdrop of South Africa's might and aggression, the Netherlands had a mountain to climb if they aimed to post a competitive total.