ODI World Cup 2023 Updated Points Table: India remain firm on top after South Africa choke again

SA vs NED: The Netherlands pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup after they defeated South Africa in their clash on Wednesday. The ODI World Cup match taking place in Dharamsala saw South Africa choke at the hands of minnow Netherlands, who won by 38 runs. This is the second time the Netherlands defeated South Africa in a World Cup game. Last year, the Proteas were beaten in the T20 World Cup in Australia by the Dutch side. 

3 things you need to know

• Netherlands pulled off the second-biggest upset of this year's World Cup by defeating South Africa
• Earlier, Afghanistan beat defending champions England in their ICC ODI World Cup 2023 clash in Delhi
• As far as the points table is concerned, India are at the top with three wins in three games

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ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: Updated Points Table

The Indian cricket team is currently at the top of the ODI World Cup 2023 points table with three wins in as many matches. India have a net run rate of 1.821. New Zealand are placed second due to an inferior net run rate than India despite the same number of points. South Africa's defeat against the Netherlands did not dent their place on the points table as they are still at number three. Pakistan also four points after having played three matches and won two. 

England, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Australia, and the Netherlands all have two points each with one win in three matches. They are placed fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth respectively. Sri Lanka are at the bottom of the standings as they have not won a single match in the tournament thus far.  

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South Africa vs Netherlands

Following a delayed start due to rain right after the toss, the match was eventually reduced to a 43-over per side contest. With overcast conditions and a noticeable chill in the mountain air, South Africa's fast bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi, found substantial assistance from the pitch. However, it was their performance during the death overs that raised several questions. The Netherlands, led by their skipper Scott Edwards, managed to score an impressive 105 runs for the loss of only one wicket in the last 10 overs of the match. 

The Netherlands were in trouble when their innings started but Edwards played a captain's knock to help them post a fighting total of 245/8 in 43 overs. South Africa were still favourites until then. However, the Dutch bowlers came into the second innings with full force and took five wickets for 89 runs on the board. They then dismissed the rest of the batters to win by 38 runs. Edwards was named the player of the match for his unbeaten 78 off 69 balls. He also took three catches in the match.