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South Africa vs Netherlands 2nd ODI Highlights: South Africa Win By Eight Wickets
South Africa vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI Highlights: South Africa defeated Netherlands by eight wickets in the second ODI at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Friday
South Africa vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI: Netherlands lost the game by eight wickets.© AFP
South Africa vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI Highlights: South Africa defeated Netherlands by eight wickets in the second ODI at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Friday. Netherlands were all out for 189. Then South Africa chased down the target in 30 overs. (SCORECARD)
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Netherlands (Playing XI): Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Musa Ahmed, Wesley Barresi, Scott Edwards(w/c), Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen
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South Africa vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI Live
Right then, that is it from the game. The two teams will meet each other on Sunday, 2nd of April for the final ODI game. It will start at 1.30 pm IST (8.00 am GMT). Do join us a bit early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Temba Bavuma the skipper of South Africa says that it was a clinical performance. Adds that Dutch got to a good start but they always remained calm and waited for the mistakes and when the opportunity arises they grabbed it with both hands. Praises Tabraiz Shamsi for his performance and says that he is a match-winner and always try to give his best for the team. Mentions that in recent times he is enjoying his cricket and things falling into place and the team also gets a lot of confidence from that. Ends by saying that Pink Day is always good and it is for a good cause and adds that the boys enjoy playing and they have a pretty good record too.
Sisanda Magala is the player of the match. He says that he kept it as simple as possible and it was just his day. He adds that he likes to bowl and it worked for him. Says that it feels good for him to be a part of the team and he is liking that. Ends by saying that they will look to win the final game as well.
Scott Edwards the skipper of Netherlands says that it was a good start but they couldn't build on that and 189 was always going to well below-par. Adds that few players got good starts, but were unable to make the innings big which is a thing that they need to work on. Tells that they will look to comeback stronger in the next one. Ends by saying that they the Pink Day is for a good cause and it should be a decent crowd.
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Earlier in the game, the Netherlands were bundled out for a below-par total of 189 runs. Vikramjit Singh and Teja Nidamanuru were the only two batters who played well for them and scored 45 and 48 respectively. For South Africa, Tabraiz Shamsi and Sisanda Magala picked up three wickets each and were certainly the pick of the bowlers. Anrich Nortje picked two while Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram chipped in with one each.
The Netherlands struggled with the ball. They got an early wicket but just couldn't manage to get the South African skipper. Fred Klaassen and Aryan Dutt picked two wickets and those were the only two wickets they got in the game. They will be upset with their performance and will look to bounce back from this one.
Well, well, that was certainly one-way traffic in this game. South Africa have won it comprehensively with eight wickets in their bank. They started off slow and lost Quinton de Kock early on in the game. Rassie van der Dussen played a good cameo of 31 runs but was dismissed in the 19th over. Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram then made sure they get their team over the line. The former scored 86 runs while the latter scored 51 runs. The hosts are one step closer to direct qualification for the World cup now.
FOUR! Temba Bavuma fitingly hits the winning runs! Ryan Klein serves this full and around off, Temba Bavuma stays there and smashes it wide and over mid off for a boundary. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 8 WICKETS!
Full and on middle, Aiden Markram mistimes his lofted drives it towards mid on for one. South Africa one hit away from the win.
Back of a length and on off, Aiden Markram slaps it towards short covers.
Short and outside off, Temba Bavuma punches it towards sweeper covers for a run.
Full again and on middle, Temba Bavuma whips it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
FIFTY FOR MARKRAM! This has been a quick-fire knock from him and he has took his side close to victory now. This is full and on middle, Aiden Markram moves across and clips it wide of mid on for one.
Short and on leg, Aiden Markram pulls it towards fine leg for a run.
Back of a length and on middle, Aiden Markram tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
FOUR! Aiden Markram finds the fence now! Fred Klaassen lands this short and down the leg, Aiden Markram hooks it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. South Africa 10 runs away from victory!
Back of a length and on off, Aiden Markram punches it through covers for a brace.
Goes fuller this time, on middle, Temba Bavuma drives it wide of mid off, but Max O'Dowd chase it and slides forward to keep it inside. Three runs taken!
This is on a good length and around off, Temba Bavuma looks to push it away, but gets beaten on the outside edge.