South Africa vs Netherlands, ICC Men s T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 Full score card

FOUR! A boundary to end the innings but that will not be enough for South Africa. This is on a hard length and outside off, Anrich Nortje cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary. NETHERLANDS WIN BY 13 RUNS.

OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj goes back to the hut now. Bas de Leede bowls this short of a length and outside off, Keshav Maharaj punches it uppishly towards deep point where Max O'Dowd takes a good catch.

Fuller one and on off, Kagiso Rabada drives it towards sweeper cover for one. It is all but over South Africa now.

This is pitched up, on off, Kagiso Rabada drills it towards cover. No run. 19 runs from 3 balls now.

This is full and on off, Kagiso Rabada slaps it wide of long off where the fielder dives to his left to stop it. Two runs taken.

Bas de Leede bowls a high full toss, on off, Kagiso Rabada smashes it towards long on for a brace. It is called a no ball. Free hit coming up..

This is full and outside off, way outside off, Kagiso Rabada leaves it alone. It is called wide.

Dropped! This is full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj goes for the heave, but hits it with the bottom of the bat. It flies in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Logan van Beek spills it out. A single is taken.

Bas de Leede to bowl the last over.

Full and on off, Keshav Maharaj lofts it with no timing at all towards long on for a single. South Africa need 26 runs in 6 balls.

Logan van Beek bowls a good length delivery, on the leg stump line, Keshav Maharaj moves across to flick it away but misses.

SIX! Bang! Over the fence! They need a lot more. On middle, this is whacked over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Fuller and on off, it is hit down to long off for one.

Shorter and on middle, it is hit through mid-wicket for one.

On off, this is hit down to deep mid-wicket for one.

Singles won't do it. On off, it is hit towards mid off for one.

Another one as this is hit down to long on.

Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Who will walk out now?

OUT! TAKEN! IS THAT THE FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN? The last recognized batter, Klaasen falls. This is short and on the body. Klaasen looks to pull but it goes off the splice towsrew deep mid-wicket and it is taken by the fielder in the deep. The bowling all-rounders now need to do it for South Africa. They need a miracle.

Outside off, Maharaj slashes but it goes off the outside edge down to third man for one.

On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Two dots in a row and that is another top over for Netherlands. Outside off again, Maharaj looks to cut but misses.

Dots are gold! Short and outside off. Maharaj slashes but misses.

Singles won't harm Netherlands. On off, this is guided through point for one.

A dot now! Outside off, this us pushed to cover.

Only one again! Fuller and outside off, Maharaj pushes it through covers for one only.

Just the one. Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Just the one again! On middle. This is clipped through mid-wicket for one. Klaasen retains strike but that is a magical over from Glover.

Fuller and outside off, this is pushed through covers foe one.

Keshav Maharaj walks out to bat now.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Another one bites the dust. South Africa in huge trouble now. This is full and outside off, Parnell throws his bat at it, it goes off the outside edge and it is taken by Scott Edwards behind the stumps. A lot now depends on Heinrich Klaasen.

WIDE! Down the leg side. Parnell looks to flick but misses. Wide.

Shorter and outside off, Parnell slashes but misses.

Wayne Parnell is the next batter in for South Africa.

OUT! TAKEN! That is a stunning catch. Is that the catch which knocks South Africa out? Miller. The finisher for them walks back and Netherlands will feel they are on top of the game. This is short and on the body. Miller looks to pull but it goes off the top edge over short fine leg. Roelof van der Merwe runs back and takes it brilliantly. Never easy when it is Iverson your should like that. Do South Africa have another hero here?

Short of a length and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen cuts it towards deep point for a run.

Full again and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen eases it towards long on for one. South Africa need 48 runs off 30 balls now.

Goes fuller and on off, David Miller pushes it towards sweeper cover for a run.

Paul van Meekeren bangs in a bouncer, on middle, David Miller leaves it alone as it is way above. It is called a wide for height.

Much fuller and on off, Heinrich Klaasen bunts it onto the ground and the bounce takes it over the bowler as mid off cuts it out. A single is taken.

Back of a length and on off, Heinrich Klaasen dabs it towards point.

SIX! BANG! Paul van Meekeren bowls the off-cutter, on a length and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen reads it well and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Paul van Meekeren bowls this full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it towards sweeper cover for a brace.

This is pitched, on off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it through cover for a single.

Full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen slogs it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Short of a length and on leg, David Miller gets cramped and pulls it towards square leg for a run. Oh..no! It is called a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

Bas de Leede serves this full again and on off, Heinrich Klaasen drills it towards mid off for a quick single.

This is on a hard length and on middle, David Miller miller looks to flick it away, but gets a leading edge towards the mid off region for a run.

Full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen works it towards long on for a run.

Back of a length and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen blocks it down the pitch.

A dot to end the over! This is on a good length, on middle, slower too, David Miller nudges it towards backward point.

On a length and on off, David Miller gudies it straight to point.

Full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen drives it wide of mid on for a single and gets off the mark.

Heinrich Klaasen comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TAKEN! Fred Klaassen gets a huge wicket, and the game turns around again. A soft dismissal, but Aiden Markram has to go back to the hut. This is on a good length and on middle, Aiden Markram looks to work it away to the leg side, but closes the face of his bat a bit early. It goes off the leading edge towards short cover where Stephan Myburgh takes a fine catch diving to his right.

FOUR! Nice shot! Fred Klaassen bowls the slower one, full and on middle, Aiden Markram waits for it and drills it past mid off for a boundary.

Full and on leg, David Miller tucks it towards fine leg for a single.

Fred Klaassen (3-0-14-1) comes back into the attack.

Shortish and on off, David Miller cuts it towards deep point for another run.

Short and on middle, Aiden Markram mistimes his pull shot towards fine leg for a run.

FOUR! Powered away! This is looped up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram smashes it past the bowler for a boundary.

Flatter, full and on middle, David Miller eases it towards long on for one.

Slower through the air, on middle, David Miller looks to work it away, but gets a leading edge to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on off, David Miller drives it back towards the bowler who makes a half-stop.

Length again, on leg, David Miller tucks it towards square leg for one.

FOUR! Great timing! Logan van Beek bowls this on a good length and on middle, David Miller stays there and flicks it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

On a length and on off, Aiden Markram steers it towards deep point for one.

Dropped! A tough chance, but should have been taken. This is on a hard length and on off, David Miller slices it uppishly towards point where Stephan Myburgh dives to his left but cannot hold on. A single is takne.

On a length and around off, David Miller guides it towards third man and calls for two, the fielder throws at the keeper's end, but Miller dives in to make it.

Logan van Beek starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, Aiden Markram pushes it towards long on for a single.

Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket foe one.

Angled into the pads, this is clipped through mid-wicket for one.

Miller is off the mark! Outside off, this is slapped through covers for two.

Drinks! Netherlands get the big wicket of Rilee Rossouw and this game hangs in the balance at the moment. South Africa have two new batters at the crease and they need to build a partnership. Netherlands will look to get a couple of wickets more and put pressure on the batters. A very important session for both teams awaits as a lot is at stake. Also, David Miller walks out to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Just as the game was slipping away, Netherlands strike. The centurion for South Africa in this World Cup walks back. Shorter and on middle, Rilee looks to pull, no timing on it, it goes off the splice towards deep square leg where Max O'Dowd settles under it and takes a nice catch. Game hangs in the balance now.

On off, this is pushed towards cover.

Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Brandon Glover comes into the attack now.

Another two and this is a top over for South Africa. On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for two.

FOUR! JUST SHORT AND A BOUNDARY! Rilee steps out and turns it into a full toss, he does not time it that well as he hits it down towards long on. The fielder runs to his right, dives but fails to stop it and it goes behind for a boundary.

Direct hit but Markram is in. Good dive, good desperation. On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. Two taken. Markram dives to make it in.

FOUR! A welcome boundary. That is powered! Fuller and outside off, this is hammered through covers and the  races away to the fence.

Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

On off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Tidy from Colin. Shortens his length as he sees the batter come down the track. Rilee pushes it down to long off for one.

On middle, this is swept through square leg for one.

On middle, this is swept through square leg for one.

Outside off, this is guided towards point for one.

Turn for Colin! Outside off, this lands and spins back in. Aiden Markram looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads

On off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Looped up, full and on middle, Rilee Rossouw drives it towards long on for a run.

Flatter and quicker, full and on middle, Rilee Rossouw goes for the reverse sweep, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. Roelof van der Merwe tries to convince Scott Edwards, but he decides not to take the review.

A bit short and outside off, Rilee Rossouw pushes it towards covers.

Floated, full and on middle, Rilee Rossouw tucks it with soft hands towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram works it towards long on for a run.

Roelof van der Merwe starts with a low full toss, on off, Rilee Rossouw eases it towards long on for a single.

Aiden Markram comes out to the middle now. Also, Roelof van der Merwe comes into the attack.

OUT! TIMBER! Bowled around his legs and Bavuma walks back! South Africa in a spot of bother now! This is full and on the pads. Bavuma walks right across and looks to flick but misses and the stumps are hit. A good Powerplay for Netherlands.

Two more! Outside off, this is lofted over cover for two.

Shorter and outside off, this is guided to point.

FOUR! PULLED AWAY! This is short and on middle. It is pulled behind square on the leg side and that is a welcome boundary.

Well fielded! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled down towards fine leg for two.

Not timed that well but three. Fuller and on middle, this is hit down to long on for three.

End of a top over! Outside off, this is guided to point.

On off, defended.

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

On the stumps. Defended.

On off, defended.

On off, this is pushed through covers for two.

On off, defended.

On middle, this is clipped through mid-wicket for one.

Outside off, this is slapped past point for two.

Uppish but safe! On middle, this holds in the surface. It is chipped uppishly but lands short of mid-wicket.

On middle, kept out

On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

Colin Ackermann comes into the attack now.

Shorter and outside off, Bavuma slashes but misses.

Rilee is off the mark! On the pads, this is clipped down to fine leg for one.

Rilee Rossouw walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That is a massive wicket and an early one for Netherlands. Length and outside off, de Kock steps out and looks to cut but misses. It goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the Scott Edwards behind the stumps. South Africa lose their first wicket.

Fuller and on middle, this is worked to mid on.

Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.

FOUR! That is a gift and put away! A full toss outside off, this is driven past cover for a boundary.

A dot to end but an expensive over. On off, defended.

Another quick run! On off. Bavuma drives it to the left of mid off this time for one.

On middle, this is worked to the left of mid on for one.

On off, this is blocked.

SIX! BANG! That is the length de Kock wanted. It is short and on middle, it is pulled over thr mid-wicket fence for a biggie

On off, defended. No ball as Paul has overstepped. FREE HIT coming up.

Back of a length and on off, this is guided down to thi4d man for one.

Paul van Meekeren to bowl from the other end.

BEATEN! DOT TO END! A good start for the bstting side. Outside of, de Kock slashes but misses.

Two more! Angled into the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for two.

On off, this is pushed to cover.

Shorter and outside off, de Kock looks to cut but this stays low. He is beaten.

FOUR! GLORIOUS! This is full and outside off, de Kock leans into it and creams it through covers for a boundary.

De Kock wants a sighted! Length and outside off, left alone.

SIX! Colin Ackermann finishes the innigs in style! 15 runs from the over! Wayne Parnell bowls this full again and on the pads, Colin Ackermann flicks it wristily over the deep mid-wicket fence for another biggie. Netherlands ends on 158 for 4!

Wayne Parnell bowls another good yorker, around off, Colin Ackermann swings at it but misses.

This is pitched up, on leg, Colin Ackermann tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

SIX! BANG! Wayne Parnell goes fuller and on the leg stump line, Colin Ackermann gets his front leg out of the way and whips it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

A slower one, short of a length and on middle, Scott Edwards pulls it towards fine leg for a single.

Wayne Parnell nails the yorker, on off, Scott Edwards is a bit late to get down his bat and misses.

Wayne Parnell is ready to the bowl the last over.

Short again and on middle, Colin Ackermann shuffles across and pulls it towards fine leg for a couple of runs.

Short and on middle, angling in, Scott Edwards nudges it to the leg side for a single.

FOUR! Same shot, same result! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length again, on middle this time, Scott Edwards goes for the reverse scoop again, but gets a top edge over the keeper for a boundary.

FOUR! Innovative and effective! This is on a good length and on off, Scott Edwards reverse scoops it towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Full again and down the leg side, Colin Ackermann flicks it towards fine leg for a run.

FOUR! Up and over! Kagiso Rabada bowls this full and on middle, Colin Ackermann stays there and smashes it over mid on for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to bowl the penultimate over.

Short of a length and on off, angling in, Colin Ackermann gets cramped and pushes it towards cover for a single.

Anrich Nortje bangs in a sharp short delivery, on middle, Colin Ackermann goes for the ramp shot but cannot connect.

A full toss now, on middle, Colin Ackermann goes for the scoop but miscues it towards fine leg for a single.

On a length and on middle, Colin Ackermann slaps it down to long on for a single.

Full and on middle, Scott Edwards works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Scott Edwards comes out the middle now.

OUT! TIMBER! Anrich Nortje gets his first wicket! He bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Bas de Leede makes room to play at it, but fails to reach it and misses as the ball goes through and rattle the stumps. A struggle from Bas de Leede comes to an end.

FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Netherlands! This is full and down the leg, Colin Ackermann flicks it wide of deep square leg where the fielder dives to his left, but the ball hits his knees and goes over the fence for a boundary.

A slower one, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann waits for it and whips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Lungi Ngidi bangs in a short delivery, on middle, Colin Ackermann slashes at it but missses.

Short and on middle, Colin Ackermann pulls it over mid on for a couple of runs.

On a length and on off, Bas de Leede makes room and steers it towards deep point for a single.

This is on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Colin Ackermann flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Five dots to end the over! This is short of a length and on middle, Bas de Leede lets it go to the keeper.

Anrich Nortje bowls a slower bouncer now, on middle, Bas de Leede decides to go for the pull shot but withdraws at the last moment.

This is short again and on middle and leg, skids through the surface with extra bounce, Bas de Leede leaves it alone at the end.

A slower one now, full and on off, Bas de Leede only manages to knock it back to the bowler.

Anrich Nortje bangs this short, on off at 150 clicks, Bas de Leede looks to play at it but gets beaten.

This is on a good length and on off, Colin Ackermann slaps it towards mid off for a single.

Bas de Leede walks out to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj gets the last laugh and sends Tom Cooper back to the hut. He bowls this slower through the air, on leg, Tom Cooper goes for the sweep again, but gets a top edge towards leg slip region. Quinton de Kock calls for it and takes a comfortable catch. Netherlands lose their third wicket.

FOUR! Brilliant shot! This is flighted, full and on middle, Tom Cooper goes down and slog-sweeps it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Quicker, full and on leg, Colin Ackermann goes for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. A leg bye is taken.

Shorter in length and on off, Tom Cooper punches it towards deep point for one.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann tucks it towards deep mid-wicekt for a single.

Short and outside off, Colin Ackermann cuts it uppishly but on the bounce towards cover.

This is pitched up, on off, Colin Ackermann chips it down to long off for a single.

Short of a length and on off, Colin Ackermann forces it towards cover.

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Tom Cooper makes room and cuts it towards deep pont for single.

Goes fuller and on leg, Colin Ackermann clips it towards deep square leg for a run.

Back of a length and on middle, Colin Ackermann pushes it back to the bowler.

EDGED AND FOUR! Wayne Parnell bowls this on a good length and outside off, Colin Ackermann goes to push it away but gets a thick outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Short and on middle, Colin Ackermann tucks it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.

Floated, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann blocks it back to the bowler.

Colin Ackermann comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj gets his first wicket and South Africa finally breaks the partnership. Keshav Maharaj flights this up, on off, Max O'Dowd tries to go inside out and loft it towards the deep extra cover region, but hits it much straighter towards long off where Kagiso Rabada takes a good catch and throws the ball into the ground in frustration. Netherlands two down now.

Flatter, full and on off, Tom Cooper eases it towards long on for a run.

SIX! What a shot! This is tossed up, full and on off, Tom Cooper goes for the reverse sweep and smokes it over the deep point fence for a biggie.

A bit short and on off, Tom Cooper goes back and pushes it towards cover.

Keshav Maharaj (2-0-13-0) is back on.

This is on a good length and on off, Max O'Dowd makes room to play at it but misses.

Short and outside off, Tom Cooper punches it wide off deep point where the fielder does well to stop it from going to the boundary. Three runs taken!

A slower one, full and on off, Tom Cooper is early into his shot and chips it over point for a couple of runs.

This is on a good length and on leg, Tom Cooper goes for the scoop but cannot connect.

FOUR! Good shot! Kagiso Rabada bowls this a bit fuller and on middle, Tom Cooper heaves it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Keshav Maharaj gave chase and dived but could not stop it.

On a length and on off, Tom Cooper blocks it out.

Darts this one full, on leg, Max O'Dowd lofts it wide of long on for a brace.

Flatter, full and on midle, Tom Cooper heaves it towards deep square for a single.

Short and on middle, Max O'Dowd clips it towards deep mid-wicket.

Floated, full and on off, Max O'Dowd goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but the finger stays down. Temba Bavuma goes for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is pitching outside leg. South Africa lose their review.

Dropped! A bit short and on middle, Tom Cooper moves back and smashes it back towards the bowler where Aiden Markram lets it through his hands. A single is taken.

SIX! Brilliant shot! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Tom Cooper goes down and slogs it over the deep mid-wicekt fence for a biggie.

Drinks! Netherlands got off to a flying start with both their openers scoring at a brisk rate and they have a good platform at the halfway stage. Stephan Myburgh fell, but they have continued the runs. South Africa need wickets and they need it quickly. An exciting session of cricket awaits us.

A dot to end the over! This is shorter in length and on off, Max O'Dowd guides it towards point.

SIX! BANG! Keshav Maharaj bowls this short and on middle, Max O'Dowd moves back and pulls it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Tossed up, on off, Max O'Dowd pushes it towards cover.

Quicker one, on off, Max O'Dowd mistimes his cut back to the bowler.

Short again and on off, Tom Cooper cuts it towards cover where the fielder dives over the ball. A single is taken.

Short and outside off, Tom Cooper punches it wide of deep point where Anrich Nortje covers ground to his left and stops it. Two runs taken!

Flatter and on middle, Tom Cooper works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Floated, full and on middle, Max O'Dowd tucks it towards square leg for a run.

Flighted and around off, Tom Cooper cuts it through point for a single and gets off the mark.

Tom Cooper walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Aiden Markram provides the breakthrough for South Africa! He tosses this one up, full and on off, Stephan Myburgh goes down and tries the slog-sweep, but hits it too flat and it goes straight into the hands of Rilee Rossouw who is stationed at deep mid-wicket. Netherlands lose their first wicket.

Floated, full and on off, Max O'Dowd comes down the track and drives it towards long off for a single.

This is fired full and down the leg side, Max O'Dowd leaves it alone. Wided.

Aiden Markram starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Max O'Dowd goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets rapped on his pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Temba Bavuma takes the review after some discussions. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that wickets is umpire's call. Max O'Dowd survives!

Spin from both ends as Aiden Markram comes into the attack.

Floated, full and on off, Stephan Myburgh tries the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Keshav Maharaj continues with short deliveries, on middle, Max O'Dowd pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Shortish and on off, Max O'Dowd punches it straight to covers.

Tossed up, full and outside off, Max O'Dowd moves across and goes for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Short again and around off, Max O'Dowd makes room and cuts it towards sweeper cover for a brace.

Keshav Maharaj starts with a short delivery, on middle, Stephan Myburgh moves back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

We will see some spin now as Keshav Maharaj is ready to bowl.

Anrich Nortje with another sharp short delivery, on middle, Stephan Myburgh goes for the pulls shot, but gets a top edge onto his helmet and towards fine leg for one.

On a length and on off, Stephan Myburgh mistimes his cut onto the ground.

Anrich Nortje bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Max O'Dowd gets hurried and awakwardly pulls it towards mid-wicket for one.

Anrich Nortje serves this back of a length and around off, Stephan Myburgh punches it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Length again and on on middle, skidding through, Max O'Dowd looks to block it, but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single.

This is on a good length and on middle, Max O'Dowd knocks it to the leg side. Anrich Nortje has been really good so far.

On a length and on off, Max O'Dowd guides it through backward point for a single. Netherlands are on 48 for none at the end of the Powerplay.

FOUR! Max O'Dowd gets into the act now! Lungi Ngidi bowls this short and outside off again, Max O'Dowd frees his arms and smashes it over point for a boundary.

Short of a length and outside off, Max O'Dowd cuts it over point for couple of runs.

Full and outside off, slower too, Max O'Dowd lobs it up over mid off for a brace.

This is on a hard length and outside off, Stephan Myburgh steers it past point for a single.

FOUR! Stephan Myburgh is dealing with boundaries here! Lungi Ngidi bowls this full and on middle, Stephan Myburgh lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

BEATEN! Anrich Nortje serves this on a hard length, on middle at 146 clicks, shoots up off the surface, Max O'Dowd looks to play at it but gets beaten.

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Max O'Dowd blocks it out.

Anrich Nortje bowls this short of a length and outisde off, Max O'Dowd looks to cut it away but misses.

A slower one now, on a length and on off, Stephan Myburgh knocks it towards short cover for a single.

Touch fuller and on off, Stephan Myburgh bunts it onto the ground and towards point.

Anrich Nortje starts with a pitched up delivery, on off, Stephan Myburgh clears his front leg and drives it firmly, but straight to covers.

Anrich Nortje comes into the attack now.

This is full and on middle, Max O'Dowd chips it down towards the vacant long on region for a brace.

Back of length and on leg, Stephan Myburgh pulls it towards square leg for a single.

FOUR! Great timing! This is short again and on middle and leg, Stephan Myburgh picks up the length early and whips it towards the deep square leg fence for another boundary.

FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Lungi Ngidi lands this short and down the leg side, Stephan Myburgh just helps it towards the fine leg fence for a boudnary.

This is on a hard length and on middle, angling into the batter, Stephan Myburgh goes for the pull shot but gets an inside edge onto the thigh pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Lungi Ngidi starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Stephan Myburgh pushes it towards cover.

Lungi Ngidi replaces Kagiso Rabada.

Goes full again and on off, Max O'Dowd blocks it out towards point.

Wayne Parnell loses his line and serves this full delivery down the leg side, Max O'Dowd misses his flick. Wided.

This is pitched up and on off, Stephan Myburgh drives it towards point and gets across for a quick single.

Wayne Parnell bangs this short and on middle, Max O'Dowd gets hurried and miscues his pull shot towards mid-wicket for one more.

Fuller one and around leg, Stephan Myburgh nudges it towards deep square leg for a run.

This is back of a length and on off, Max O'Dowd guides it towards third man for a single and gets off the mark.

On a length and on off, Max O'Dowd knocks it towards point.

FOUR! Third boundary of the over! This is full and outside off, Stephan Myburgh stays there and thrashes it past cover for a four more runs. 12 runs from the over!

Length again and on off, shaping away, Stephan Myburgh gets beaten on the outside edge.

BEATEN! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and on off, angling away a bit, Stephan Myburgh looks to play at it but misses.

FOUR! Just over! Kagiso Rabada serves this a bit fuller and outside off, Stephan Myburgh slices it in the air and it goes just over the leaping Keshav Maharaj at point for a boundary.

On a length and on off, Stephan Myburgh pushes it towards cover.

FOUR! Nice shot! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a hard length from around the wicket, on off, Stephan Myburgh drives it uppishly through covers for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to share the new ball.

This is full and on leg, Stephan Myburgh flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 5 runs from the first over!

Back of a length and outside off, shaping further away, Stephan Myburgh slashes at it but cannot connect.

Goes a bit fuller and around off, shaping away, Stephan Myburgh looks to cut it away but misses.

Short of a length and outside off, Stephan Myburgh mistimes his cut onto the ground to the off side.

FOUR! Stephan Myburgh and Netherlands are underway in style! Wayne Parnell lands this short and on middle, sits up nicely, Stephan Myburgh stays there and pulls it towards the vacant deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Wayne Parnell starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Stephan Myburgh guides it towards point.

We are ready for action now! We can see the South Africa players in a huddle and they are taking their respective field positions. Stephan Myburgh and Max O'Dowd are the two openers for Netherlands. Wayne Parnell to start proceedings with the ball. Before that, the South African players take the knee to support BLM movement. We are ready to go. Let's play...

The umpires and players line up for the national anthems. It will be Netherlands' first followed by the national anthem of South Africa.

PITCH REPORT - Shaun Pollock is pitchside. He says that the square boundaries are on the shorter side and the batter will look to target that. Adds that it is dry surface and there is some moisture on it which could help the pacers at the start. However, if the batters get through the first few overs they can play their shots freely.

Scott Edwards, the captain of Netherlands says that they would have batted first. Adds that the weather looks clear and hopes that the pitch will be stay good throughout the game. Mentions that this is an important game for them in the context of the next World Cup. Informs that they are unchanged.

Temba Bavuma, the skipper of South Africa says that they will bowl first. Adds that they have gone with the extra seamer and will be looking to exploit the moisture in surface. Mentions that David Miller and Keshav Maharaj are back in the side. Ends by saying that they this is a must-win game for them and they need to execute their plans to correctly.

Netherlands (Unchanged Playing XI) - Stephan Myburgh, Max O'Dowd, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (C) (WK), Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Brandon Glover.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller (In place of Tristan Stubbs), Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj (In place for Tabraiz Shamsi), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi.

TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and they have elected to BOWL first.

South Africa  was the team to beat in this group until their defeat to Pakistan in the last game. They have been brilliant with the ball, and their batters are in good touch too. However, they got a reality check in the previous match and will look to get back to their usual best. They are the favourites in this game, but this T20 World Cup has seen quite a few upsets, and this could be another one. Let's see who comes out on top. Stay tuned for toss and other updates.