'World cup is uncertain': Cricket world left stunned as NED pull off massive upset against SA
One of the most recent shockers in the ongoing competition occurred when NED defeated SA, following AFG's victory over the defending champions, England,
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It was an upsetting moment for the Proteas as the Netherlands cricket team defeated them in the ODI World Cup. NED stood like a mighty force to be reckoned with its bowling prowess. While there were some mishaps on the fielding, it's safe to say that the batting took care of it all. It is one of the latest upsets in the ongoing tournament after Afghanistan defeated the defending champions, England, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. It is a crucial win for the team as it will uplift their chances of reaching the playoffs.
3 things you need to know
- The Netherlands defeated South Africa by 38 runs
- It is the team's first win in the 50-over tournament
- The Netherlands Cricket Team are currently in the ninth position in the points table
Netizens sparked up after NED defeated the Proteas
The Netherlands secured their breakthrough win over the mighty South Africa, a team which is in the top 4 of the points table. The triumph adds great morale to the team, who have a long way to go in the tournament. It is the team's third ODI World Cup win, 16 years since their last against Scotland in West Indies. The win sparked euphoria among the netizens, who expressed their contentment over the team's triumph on X [formerly Twitter].
Even Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag shared his delight over the Dutch cricket team's achievement.
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NED deliver second largeest CWC upset after AFG's win over defending champs
The NED vs SA game went through a delay after chilly winds and rainfall took over the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. While the Dutch cricket team delivered a reachable target, the Proteas were seemingly troubled as they lost some crucial wickets. NED also lacked in the fielding zone, but they managed to defeat one of the most prominent teams in the realm of cricket. Additionally, it is the first time that South Africa has lost to a non-test-playing team in the ODI format, which is a nifty achievement for the Dutch team.