Dutch skipper hails charges after shocking Proteas: 'A big win over one of the favourites'

18.10.2023 - 07:23 news24.com

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards hailed Tuesday's stunning Cricket World Cup triumph over South Africa as a "big win" as Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma admitted the 38-run loss would "hurt".READ | Proteas coach stumped by U-turn in form as cheery Dutch make full use of 'cheat sheet'Chasing 246 to win from a rain-reduced 43 overs after Edwards made a crucial 78 not out, the Proteas were bowled out for 207."Proud of the group.

Putting in that performance and being able to play my part is nice," said Edwards after their first win of this tournament followed on from two losses."When we came into the tournament we wanted to have a chance at playing the semi-finals and if you want to do that you've got to beat teams."Obviously South Africa are probably one of the favourites the way they are playing, so it is a big win for us."The victory was only the third for the Dutch at a World Cup after seeing off Namibia in 2003 and Scotland in 2007.Rob Houwing | Crash-dive Proteas: On bright side, is 'jinx game' out of way early?Tuesday's win was their first over a Test-playing nation at the 50-over showpiece.However, the Dutch had stunned South Africa at the Twenty20 World Cup in Adelaide last November.Edwards saluted the role of all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe who played 13 ODIs for South Africa before moving to the Netherlands.Van der Merwe, 38, hit a quickfire 29 off 19 balls with three fours and a six as he and Edwards put on 64 for the eighth wicket after the Dutch were struggling at 112-6.The veteran also had figures of 2-34, getting rid of Bavuma and the dangerous Rassie van der Dussen."He is good fun to bat with.

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As Bangladesh collapsed to a disappointing defeat against Netherlands in their World Cup match on Saturday, a fan was seen beating himself up with a shoe at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bangladesh fans had made a short trip across the border to support their team, which is also scheduled to play Pakistan at the same venue on Tuesday, October 31. As frustration creeped in on the faces of the Bangladesh supporters, a fan took his anger out by slapping himselft with his shoe.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherlands Star Demands ICC's Attention For 'Bigger Nation' Status

Two upset wins in the ongoing World Cup under their belt, minnows Netherlands have now called for ICC's attention for "bigger nation" status, batting all-rounder Bas de Leede has said. The Dutch, who are the only Associate Nation in the World Cup, first produced the biggest stunner of the global showpiece, defeating South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamsala. On Saturday, defending a modest 229, the Dutch bowled out Bangladesh for 142 for yet another upset result, this time by a handsome 87-run margin.

Netherlands stun Bangladesh to move off bottom of World Cup table

The Netherlands climbed off the bottom of the World Cup table with an 87-run win over Bangladesh on Saturday after Scott Edwards hit a feisty half-century and Dutch bowler Paul van Meekeren ripped through the Asian side in a fiery spell.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherlands Thrash Bangladesh By 87 Runs

A clinical bowling effort complemented skipper Scott Edwards' gritty half-century as Netherlands once again punched above their weight to secure a handsome 87-run win over Bangladesh in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday. Edwards overcame an edgy start to score a second World Cup fifty and take them to a modest 229 all out after they opted to bat on a fresh Eden wicket hosting its first match of the global showpiece. Bangladesh found themselves 'at home' with the 15,000-odd crowd strongly rooting for them to revive their campaign after losing four games on the trot.

Netherlands vs Bangladesh Live Score, World Cup 2023

Netherlands vs Bangladesh, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:Netherlands will be squaring off against Bangladesh in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Saturday in Kolkata. Seeking a revival of fortunes, Bangladesh and Netherlands will have one last chance to keep their slender semifinals hopes alive when they clash with each other. Both teams have one win from four outings. Call it their misfortune or lack of a proper planning, Bangladesh's campaign has fallen miserably after they began on a positive note with a comprehensive win over Afghanistan. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

'I had to Google the word!': Bavuma wary of 'mercurial' Pakistan threat

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted on Thursday that he was so stunned by seeing Pakistan described as "mercurial" that he had to "Google the word" out of respect for his opponents ahead of their World Cup clash.