India qualifies for semi-finals: NED beats SA by 13 runs, SA out from T20 world cup

By Anil Gundmi Last updated Nov 6, 2022 - 10: 44 am

India qualifies for semi-finals: NED beats SA by 13 runs, SA out from T20 world cup — Image credit - BCCI

Adelaide Oval witnessed the great South African choke as the Temba Bavuma-led side crashed out of the T20 World Cup. This is a stunning effort from the Dutch and they have earned a shot at automatic qualification for the 2024 World Cup, if Pakistan beats Bangladesh. India qualifies for semi-finals: NED beats SA by 13 runs, SA out from T20 world cup.

It was the catch that Roelof van der Merwe took that turned the match as the fall of David Miller saw South Africa surrender as Netherlands eked out a thrilling 13-run win. While India is through to the last four stage, the Bangladesh vs Pakistan game is a virtual knockout.

The winner books a semifinal berth, the loser goes home. What a thrilling World Cup this has been. India qualified for the semi-finals T20 world cup before even taking the field against Zimbabwe as South Africa lost their match against the Netherlands by 13 runs.

South Africa once again came up with a disappointing performance when it mattered the most, and hence India were guaranteed a semi-final spot. South Africa failed to chase down 159 as they kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. Now, the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh is a knockout, and whosoever wins that contest, they will enter the semi-finals.

This match is going down the wire as Fred Klaassen strikes to remove Markram and South Africa in a tangle chasing 159. Slower delivery down the leg, Markram went early into the shot only to get a leading edge as Myburgh dives to grab a good catch at short cover.

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The crowd is slowly filling in the Adelaide Oval and both Pakistan and Zimbabwe fans are making some noise, backing the Orange army. It’s a pensive South Africa dug-out and it requires 48 runs in 30 balls to extend its stay in Australia. Miller the killer, holds key with Heinrich Klaasen in company.