The Proteas who just needed to win to qualify for the semi-finals, will now head home T20WorldCup2022 SAvNED
Netherlands players celebrate their win against South Africa at the T20 World Cup. Picture: Sarah Reed/Getty Images
When former Protea Roelof van der Merwe let out a fervent roar of celebration after his outstanding catch, off the bowling of Johannesburg-born Brandon Glover, to take the key wicket of David Miller, it was unlikely he felt much regret for the millions of hearts that were breaking back in South Africa as the Proteas made a shock exit from the T20 World Cup, losing to qualifiers the Netherlands by 13 runs.
Chasing 159 for victory, South Africa had slipped to 111/4 after 15 overs and their hopes rested on Miller, their finisher supreme. The experienced left-hander had gone to 17 when he top-edged a pull at Glover and Van der Merwe scrambled backwards from short fine leg, and dived to take a superb catch.
South Africa began their chase tentatively as Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma both just scored at a run-a-ball and the Proteas could only score 39/2 in the powerplay. Rilee Rossouw looked threatening before he pulled Glover straight to deep square-leg and Aiden Markram sent a leading edge, well taken by a diving Stephan Myburgh, to cover off the excellent Fred Klaassen .
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