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In an exciting match held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, South Africa edged past the Netherlands by four wickets in Match 16 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The South African team, having won the toss, opted to bowl first and restricted the Netherl🌄ands to a m꧟odest total of 103/9 in their 20 overs.
Ottniel Baartman sizzles with the ball
The Netherlands’ innings saw a mixed performance with Sybrand Engelbrecht leading the charge with a steady 40 runs off 45 balls, including two fours and one six. Logan van Beek contributed a valuable 23 runs off 22 balls, helping to push the total past the 100-mark. However, the 👍rest of the batting lineup struggled against the disciplined South African bowling attack.
Ottniel Baartman was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for just 11 runs in his four-over spell. Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen also mad🧜e significant contributions, each taking two wickets and 🉐keeping the pressure on the Dutch batters.
David Miller takes South Africa home
In response, South Africa’s chase began on a shaky note, losing early wickets and finding themselves at a precarious 43/5 at one stage. However, it was David Miller who anchored the innings with a match-winning knock of 59 runs off 51 balls, including three fours and four sixes. Miller’s experience and composure under pressure were instrumental in guiding South Africa to victory. Tristan Stubbs supported him w꧂ith a crucial 33 runs off 37 balls, ensuring the team stayed in the hunt despite the early setbacks.
Vivian Kingma and Van Beek were the pick of the bowlers for the Netherlands, each taking two wickets and applying considerable pressure on the South African batting lineup. Kingma’s economical spell of 4 overs for 12 runs and van Beek’s figures of 4 overs for 21 runs were commendable efforts in a tightly contested match. Ultimately, South Africa achieved the target in 18.5 overs, finishing at 106/6 and securing a hard-fought victory. Miller’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting his crucial role in steering his team to a win.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
It’s not the easy wins that build charac🏅ter, but rather the ones that challenge you, both individually and as a team. Today’s win was one of those mental battles that will make the road ahead easier! Protea Fire💪
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
JOB DONE IN NYC. 🗽|
David Miller leads us to victory.
That’s 2 wins in 2 matches. 🟢🟡
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
SOUTH AFRICA DEFEATED NETHERLANDS…!!!!
– David Miller is the hero, they were 3 for 3 then Miller played one of the best knock in this World Cup, What a player. 🫡
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
THE WINNING ROAR OF DAVID MILLER. 🥶
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
The most🔯 underrated player in the history of cricket David 🍌Miller deserves more respect and hype.
— Kevin (@imkevin149)
Player of the Match: David Miller
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
The happiness of David Miller's wife when Miller won the match for South Africa. ❤️
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
David Miller has been one player from South Africa, who has stood tall in pressure situations.
2024 T20 WC- Walked in after 12/4, and he pulled off the chase against Netherlands, who have been SA's nemesis
2023 ODI ﷺWC- A ton in the semis against Australia, after Proteas were…— Spandan Roy (@talksports45)
David Miller saved South Africa 🔥
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
David Miller surpassed AB de Villiers legacy for🍨 South Africa today𓆉
— romannnn (@rentboiy)
