World Cup: Netherlands stuns South Africa

Netherlands beat South Africa

The Netherlands defeated South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders stunned the Proteas for the second time in a year

Scott Edwards

South Africa were chasing 246 to win from a rain-reduced 43 overs after Dutch captain Scott Edwards made a crucial 78 not out.

207 all out 

South Africa, one of the tournament favorites, was bowled out for 207 in Dharamsala.

Dutch vs Proteas

In November last year, the Dutch sent South Africa crashing of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

Second upset

The Victory was the World Cup's second major Shock in three days after Afghanistan defeated defending champions England on Sunday.

Batting Collapse 

South Africa eased Comfortably to 36-0 in their pursuit but four wickets then fell for the addition of just eight runs.

Quinton de Kock 

On 20, Quinton de Kock was caught behind off Colin Ackermann is one of three South Africa-born players in the Dutch starting lineup.

Temba Bavuma

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma (16) was clean-bowled by Roelof van der Merwe who played 13 ODIs for South Africa before moving to the Netherlands.

Aiden Markram

Paul van Meekeren dismissed Aiden Markram(1) before Van der Merwe tempted Rassie van der Dussen into a rash reverse sweep with the catch taken by Aryan Dutt.

1st Win 

It was the Netherlands' first win at this World Cup after losses to Pakistan and New Zealand.

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