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South Africa edge Netherlands by six runs in tense finish

March 27, 2014 19:43

Netherlands came agonisingly close to causing a major upset by beating South Africa but fell short of their total by six runs.

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South African opener Hashim Amla defied his critics with his aggressive intent today. He slammed 43 off 22 balls. (All images AFP)
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The Netherlands bowlers were in a mood to get over their humiliating loss against Sri Lanka and give the Proteas a run for their money.
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Ahsan Malik (5/19) picked up the first five-wicket haul of the tournament as South Africa began to collapse.
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AB de Villiers attempted South Africa's revival but he too couldn't last too long.
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Netherlands restricted South Africa to 145/9, giving themselves a chance of causing a massive upset.
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Stephen Myburgh strengthened Netherlands' chance by giving his side a quick-fire start to the run-chase.
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Myburgh and Michael Swart added 58 runs in the first six overs as the asking rate began to diminish.
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The South African bowlers had no answer to Myburgh's initial onslaught as he raced away to his third T20I fifty off just 25 balls.
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Following Myburgh's departure, Imran Tahir (4/21) orchestrated South Africa's comeback.
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In the end, South Africa held on to their nerves and eked out a six-run win over Netherlands.

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