South Africa has bid farewell to the World Cup...

S Venkateshwari
South Africa has bid farewell to the World Cup...

 

South Africa has been out of the semi-finals in the world cup 2022, the biggest upset ever. The netherlands beat south africa by 13 runs to make a big difference. Brandan Glover's bowling and Roelof van der David Miller's catch were the two defining moments in the Dutch team's victory. Interestingly, both the players who play for the netherlands have a deep connection with South Africa.


Brandon Glover is originally from South Africa

25-year-old bowler Brandan Glover from the netherlands is originally from south africa (SA Vs NED). He was born in johannesburg and lived there for a long time. Talking about this match, Glover bowled only 2 overs and also took 2 wickets in it. He spent only 9 runs in his 2 overs, which is the best average in terms of T20. Riley Russo, playing an innings of 25 runs off 19 balls, looked dangerous but Brandan walked him. After this, he got the dangerous player David Miller caught out.

Roelof van der took a brilliant catch off Glover's ball

David Miller is considered one of the finest players of the t20 format and till his stay at the crease, the hope of South Africa's victory was also alive. However, 37-year-old Roelof van der took a brilliant catch off Brandan's own ball. Today everyone is appreciating the presence of his mind for his agility, fitness and catching catches.

Interestingly, Roelof has also played for south africa before but when he did not get regular chances in the national team, he opted to play from another country and is now playing for the Netherlands. With the defeat of south africa, India's ticket to the semi-finals has been confirmed. Now the winning team from pakistan and bangladesh will enter the semi-finals.


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