South Africa’s hopes for semis go into vain

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Netherlands won by 13 runs against mighty South Africa in the 40th match of Group 2 in ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide of Australia on Sunday.

The result ensured India a semi-finals berth from Group 2 with Pakistan and Bangladesh fighting it out for the other last-four spot in the second match of the day.

Netherlands recorded one of their biggest victories in world cricket as they stunned South Africa by 13 runs.

Sent into bat, Netherlands rode on collective effort from its top-order to post 158 for 4.

Colin Ackermann top-scored for Netherlands with a 26-ball unbeaten 41, while Tom Cooper made 35 off 19 balls.

Keshav Maharaj bagged 2 wickets for 27 runs for South Africa.

In the second innings, Netherlands bowlers rose to the occasion and restricted South Africa to 145 for 8 with Brandon Glover (3/9) scalping three batters.

Rilee Rossouw top-scored for South Africa with a 25-run knock.

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