ICC World Cup 2023: Netherlands post a below-par 245 against South Africa
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ICC World Cup 2023: Netherlands post a below-par 245 against South Africa

ICC World Cup 2023: Netherlands post a below-par 245 against South Africa
Netherlands' Max O'Dowd, right, leaves the ground after being dismissed during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Netherlands in Dharamshala, India, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)


The Netherlands took the batting stance against South Africa in their World Cup encounter, managing to post a below-par total of 245 on Tuesday in Dharamsala.

South Africa won the toss and elected to field, sending the Netherlands in to bat first.

The Netherlands struggled to find their footing, losing half their wickets before reaching the 100-run mark.

Also read: ICC World Cup 2023: Australia beat Sri Lanka in first win

Scott Edwards, the Netherlands' captain, led from the front with an impressive 78 off 69 balls.

For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, and Kagiso Rabada each secured two wickets.

South Africa kicked off their World Cup campaign with convincing wins against Australia and Sri Lanka.

Also read: ICC World Cup 2023: Australia restrict Sri Lanka to 209

In contrast, the Netherlands faced defeats in their first two matches against New Zealand and Pakistan.

Also read: ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan Sets Strong Start Against England

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