Listen to Story The Dutch remain to be the only associate nation who have beaten South Africa, not just once, but twice. The Netherlands have a chance to do a hat-trick of upsets as they face South Africa in the Group of death at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 8, Saturday. Netherlands trumped South Africa in their last 2 World Cup encounters i.
e. T20 World Cup 2022 and ODI World Cup 2023. The Scott Edwards-led side would be eager to register their 3rd win on the trot against a formidable side of South Africa.
To make the treble happen, it will take some doing, especially after South Africa's dominating opening performance against Sri Lanka. The Proteas had rattled Sri Lanka to their third-lowest T20I total of 77 runs and had chased it down in a comfortable fashion within 17 overs and 6 wickets to spare in New York on June 3, Monday. Meanwhile, the Netherlands would look to build onto their last performance against Nepal.
They had registered a straightforward win by chasing down the 107-run target with 6 wickets to spare at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas on June 4, Tuesday. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Netherlands have beaten South Africa in their last 2 World Cup meetings. However, the Dutch have not won any matches outside those two.
In T20 World Cups, the head-to-head stands 1-1. A tough pitch and a slow outfield is what awaits the 2 teams and there is 25% chance of showers as well. The focus will yet again be on the .
