Dharamshala: South Africa, under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, is determined to maintain their winning streak as they face the Netherlands at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The Proteas have shown remarkable form, securing convincing victories in their two previous matches, resulting in the most impressive net run-rate among the ten participating teams. In contrast, the Netherlands has yet to secure a win and is aiming for an upset, much like their performance in the T20 World Cup last year.
South Africa’s standout feature in the tournament has been their batting prowess. They began by amassing over 400 runs against Sri Lanka and comfortably crossed the 300-run mark against Australia. The bowlers have also made significant contributions, notably in the match against Australia, where they restricted the opponents to a mere 177 runs.
Netherlands will seek inspiration from Afghanistan’s recent win against defending champions England. However, the weather forecast for Tuesday raises concerns, with patchy rainfall predicted in Dharamsala.
As of now, South Africa holds a perfect record with two wins in CWC 2023, while the Netherlands is yet to secure a victory. The toss has been delayed due to rain, with Matthew Hayden and Sanjay Manjrekar taking shelter under an umbrella.