Proteas won't be 'arrogant' against Dutch at Cricket World Cup
After a strong start to the Cricket World Cup where they've won their two opening games, South Africa will look for a third win when they face the Netherlands on Tuesday.That's because memories of the 13-run loss to the Dutch in Adelaide at the T20 showpiece in November 2022, when the Proteas failed to chase down a modest 158, are still raw.
Eight of the South African team who played in that game are likely to feature Tuesday at the picturesque Himalayan venue of Dharamsala as the third round of group games wraps up. "Different format, different ask in terms of your skills, being able to do your skills for a longer period of time. So, I think that's something that I think we all need to appreciate."Get the Sport Report to stay up to speed with everything you need to know in the world of sport.Two of those wins -- by eight wickets in Benoni and 146 runs at Johannesburg -- earlier this year assured South Africa of a spot at the World Cup.
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