In the second group-league match of this ICC T20 World Cup, South Africa will play the Netherlands after defeating Sri Lanka in a low-scoring match. The winner of the game will increase their lead over the other team in Group D.
In their debut match of the competition, the Netherlands triumphed over Nepal by a margin of six wickets in Dallas. In the following encounter, which takes place on June 8 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York against South Africa, the Dutch team will try to build on their current momentum.
In the first match of the Twenty20 World Cup, South Africa defeated Sri Lanka for 77 runs, largely thanks to the pace attack led by Anrich Nortje. Nortje claimed four wickets in the innings, while Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada each claimed two wickets. Even though it appeared to be a simple transaction, the Proteas batsmen had difficulty winning. Before they could pursue the target in the 17th over, they had already lost four wickets.
The Netherlands also displayed an amazing bowling display in the previous match, limiting Nepal to 106 runs. Tim Pringle and Logan van Beek each claimed three wickets for the Dutch team. Max O’Dowd had a great pursuit with the bat. The opening batsman led the Netherlands with an unbeaten 54 off 48 balls.
South Africa vs Netherlands head-to-head record:
There have been two Twenty20 encounters between South Africa and the Netherlands. Since each side has only won once, their head-to-head record is tied. In one match, South Africa prevailed, and in the other, the Netherlands prevailed. This evenly divided result emphasizes how competitive their meetings were, laying the groundwork for a thrilling struggle in any subsequent games involving the two teams. In their upcoming meeting, both parties will be eager to take the upper hand.
Matches Played: 2
South Africa Won: 1
Netherlands Won: 1
Matches tied: N/A
Matches with No Result: N/A
Who will win the match?
Given how both sides perform, it is tough to determine who will win the match between South Africa and the Netherlands. Nonetheless, South Africa has a successful cricket history and has defeated the Netherlands on multiple occasions. Nonetheless, the Netherlands has been playing better lately and is capable of challenging South Africa.
Match Details:
Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Match 14
Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6 at 10:30 AM Local Time (08:00 PM IST)
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar Website and App
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