South Africa ready to face Netherland in their 2nd match of the World cup 2024
The T20 World Cup 2024 is set for an exciting Group D match Netherlands vs South Africa. They will play in match 16 at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York on Saturday, June 8. The Dutch team, led by Scott Edwards, is feeling confident after a win against Nepal. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram’s South African team aims to keep their winning streak going after a strong victory over Sri Lanka.
In their first match, the Netherlands showed great bowling skills by keeping Nepal to just 106 runs and then chasing the target with 6 wickets in hand at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas. South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for only 73 runs and won despite a few challenges at the Nassau County International Stadium.
Head to Head Record: Netherlands vs South Africa
This is South Africa’s ninth time in the T20 World Cup, with their best result being the semi-finals. The Netherlands is playing in their sixth T20 World Cup, with their best result being a Super 12 finish in 2022. They have faced each other twice in T20 World Cups, each winning one match.
- Wins: Both teams have one win each in their two T20 World Cup encounters.
- Highest Total: Netherlands – 145 runs, South Africa – 158 runs
- Most Runs: Stephan Myburgh (Netherlands) – 88 runs, Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 43 runs
- Most Wickets: Ahsan Malik (Netherlands) – 5 wickets, Imran Tahir (South Africa) – 4 wickets
- Scott Edwards (captain)
- Aryan Dutt
- Bas de Leede
- Logan van Beek
- Max O’Dowd
- Michael Levitt
- Paul van Meekeren
- Vikram Singh
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Tim Pringle
- Wesley Barresi
- Travelling reserve: Ryan Klein
South Africa Squad:
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- Quinton de Kock
- Reeza Hendricks
- Marco Jansen
- Anrich Nortje
- Kagiso Rabada
- David Miller
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Gerald Coetzee
- Ryan Rickelton
- Ottneil Baartman
- Tristan Stubbs
The match will take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, a temporary venue made for the T20 World Cup 2024. The pitch conditions here have been unpredictable, often favoring bowlers and resulting in low-scoring games. This makes it more challenging for both teams, who need to adapt their strategies.
Match Details of Netherlands vs South Africa:
- Date and Time: Saturday, June 8, at 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
The Netherlands, with their recent win and strong leadership, aim to keep their winning momentum in Group D. South Africa, on the other hand, wants to secure another victory and strengthen their position in the tournament. Given the tricky pitch conditions and the competitive nature of both teams, this match promises to be thrilling. Fans can look forward to an exciting game as the Netherlands and South Africa compete in this crucial T20