Edwards, van der Merwe help Netherlands script famous win against South Africa
Netherlands piled on 105 runs from the last nine overs to get to 245 in 43 overs following which their bowlers demolished South Africa's storied batting line-up
17/10Result
15th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Dharamsala, Oct 17 2023
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![Netherlands]( "Netherlands")
245/8 (43/43 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
207 (42.5/43 ov, target 246)
Player of the Match
17/10Result
15th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Dharamsala, Oct 17 2023
-
![Netherlands]( "Netherlands")
245/8 (43/43 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
207 (42.5/43 ov, target 246)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Temba Bavuma: 'It is going to hurt, it should hurt'
South Africa captain admitted they "dropped the ball" after Netherlands scored 245 after being 112 for 6 in the 27th over
Stats - Netherlands' record-breaking rearguard blitz
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Preview
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