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Van Meekeren was part of the historic Netherlands team that achieved a remarkable 38-run victory over South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.

Netherlands cricketer Paul van Meekeren. 

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From Uber Eats driver to cricket star: Paul van Meekeren shines in historic Netherlands Victory over South Africa in World Cup

Temba Bavuma's South Africa lost too many wickets in the run chase of 246 and ended up getting bowled out for 207 to lose to Netherlands by 38 runs.

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards in the post-match presentation (Getty Images)

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'We do a fair bit of research': Netherlands captain Scott Edwards' epic reply to 'paper' seen during South Africa's failed run chase

South Africa's batting lineup collapsed like a pack of cards. Later, the pressure of the required run rate led to them not getting anywhere near the target.

Logan van Beek celebrates David Miller's wicket with teammates in Dharamsala (Getty Images)

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Netherlands turn ‘Giant Slayer’ again, choke South Africa to create history with 38-run win in Dharamsala

Scott Edwards stood up to the task when his team needed the most with an unbeaten 78 to rescue the Netherlands from 82/5 to post 245/8 against South Africa.

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards plays a shot against South Africa (Getty Images)

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Netherlands captain does what Kumar Sangakkara, MS Dhoni couldn't against South Africa in World Cup with unbeaten 78

Netherlands' 38-year-old all-rounder stunned everyone with his unorthodox uppercut to hit the ball for a six over third-man fielder in Dharamsala.

Reolof van der Merwe plays an uppercut shot (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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'Helicopter shot ultra pro max': Netherlands all-rounder's ridiculous slash brings smile to Proteas bowler's face, watch viral video

Former South African U19 cricketer Sybrand Engelbrecht, now represents the Netherlands. After a detour into finance, he's back on the cricket field, set to face his birth nation in the World Cup.

South African-born Netherlands star Sybrand Engelbrecht.

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South Africa vs Netherlands Match Stats

Match 15, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

From Uber Eats driver to cricket star: Paul van Meekeren shines in historic Netherlands Victory over South Africa in World Cup

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Tue 17 October, 14:00:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to field

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 08

NED
103/9 (20.0 ov)

SA
106/6 (18.5 ov)

South Africa beat Netherlands by 4 wickets

Netherlands in South Africa, 2 ODI Series, 2023 On Apr 02

SA
370/8 (50.0 ov)

NED
224 (39.1 ov)

South Africa beat Netherlands by 146 runs

Netherlands in South Africa, 2 ODI Series, 2023 On Mar 31

SA
190/2 (30.0 ov)

NED
189 (46.1 ov)

South Africa beat Netherlands by 8 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)

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From Uber Eats driver to cricket star: Paul van Meekeren shines in historic Netherlands Victory over South Africa in World Cup

'We do a fair bit of research': Netherlands captain Scott Edwards' epic reply to 'paper' seen during South Africa's failed run chase

Netherlands turn ‘Giant Slayer’ again, choke South Africa to create history with 38-run win in Dharamsala

Netherlands captain does what Kumar Sangakkara, MS Dhoni couldn't against South Africa in World Cup with unbeaten 78

'Helicopter shot ultra pro max': Netherlands all-rounder's ridiculous slash brings smile to Proteas bowler's face, watch viral video

World Cup: 15 years after playing for South Africa's U19s, 35-year-old all-rounder meets his home nation in just his 2nd ODI; Here is his story

South Africa vs Netherlands Match Stats

Match 15, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

From Uber Eats driver to cricket star: Paul van Meekeren shines in historic Netherlands Victory over South Africa in World Cup

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Tue 17 October, 14:00:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to field

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 08

NED103/9 (20.0 ov)

SA106/6 (18.5 ov)

South Africa beat Netherlands by 4 wickets

Netherlands in South Africa, 2 ODI Series, 2023 On Apr 02

SA370/8 (50.0 ov)

NED224 (39.1 ov)

South Africa beat Netherlands by 146 runs

Netherlands in South Africa, 2 ODI Series, 2023 On Mar 31

SA190/2 (30.0 ov)

NED189 (46.1 ov)

South Africa beat Netherlands by 8 wickets

Umpires

UmpireMichael Gough (ENG), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

RefereeJeff Crowe (NZ)

News updates

From Uber Eats driver to cricket star: Paul van Meekeren shines in historic Netherlands Victory over South Africa in World Cup

'We do a fair bit of research': Netherlands captain Scott Edwards' epic reply to 'paper' seen during South Africa's failed run chase

Netherlands turn ‘Giant Slayer’ again, choke South Africa to create history with 38-run win in Dharamsala

Netherlands captain does what Kumar Sangakkara, MS Dhoni couldn't against South Africa in World Cup with unbeaten 78

'Helicopter shot ultra pro max': Netherlands all-rounder's ridiculous slash brings smile to Proteas bowler's face, watch viral video

World Cup: 15 years after playing for South Africa's U19s, 35-year-old all-rounder meets his home nation in just his 2nd ODI; Here is his story

NED
103/9 (20.0 ov)

SA
106/6 (18.5 ov)

SA
370/8 (50.0 ov)

NED
224 (39.1 ov)

SA
190/2 (30.0 ov)

NED
189 (46.1 ov)

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)