Another upset this World Cup... nearly! Netherlands threatened to complete a hat-trick, but South Africa held their nerve this time. Miller and Stubbs rescued them in what turned out to be a tricky chase in the end. So South Africa win back-to-back to start this World Cup. And as we sign off from here, you can always switch over to Australia vs England in Barbados! Until then, see you!
Aiden Markram, South Africa captain: "We knew they were always going to up for a scrap. It's a game of cricket ultimately. History before this game was obviously they beat us. It's a mental blockade... We were under pressure again today. Pretty close. If you look at 19 [12] for 4, to squeeze the win out of there is good for the team environment."
Scott Edwards, Netherlands captain: "Extremely close. In a score of 110, an over can change the game. Credit to South Africa - they bowled extremely well - and the way those batted in the end. [It's about] just getting an understanding of how the wicket plays. We pride ourselves on playing good cricket over the last few years. Right until that last six, I felt we were one wicket away. It was a tough wicket to start on."
Time for the presentations
Mahesh: "Experience matters"
David Miller is the Player of the Match: "It was just a good finish in the end. The wicket played better than in the first game. Credit to the Netherlands bowlers - they bowled really well... You need to be able to play the game. They made us difficult for us to score. We have got over the line with our tailenders, so I have faith."
Rafi: "MILLER ends the THRILLER!"
1.52pm South Africa survive a shock. They were 12 for 4 in pursuit of only 104, as the ghosts of Adelaide and Dharamsala now took a seat in the stadium in New York. But they were quickly banished by Miller, who led the charge with a calm 59* from 51 balls, and Stubbs, who pushed and tucked his way to a supporting role with 33 from 37 deliveries. They added 65 and dug South Africa out of trouble, before two late wickets gave Netherlands hope. But that couldn't translate into a victory this time, as South Africa secured their second win in a row in this World Cup.
Nelson Joseph: "South Africans are digging their own grave. There was no need for the Jansen shot. The boundary needed was already taken by Miller"
END OF OVER:18 | 9 Runs 1 Wkt | SA: 88/6 (16 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 4.88, RRR: 8.00)
- Keshav Maharaj0 (1b)
- David Miller41 (46b)
- Logan van Beek4-1-21-2
- Bas de Leede3-0-16-1
Maharaj
M Jansen b van Beek 3 (8m 5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 60.00
van Beek now, from around the stumps
END OF OVER:17 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | SA: 79/5 (25 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 4.64, RRR: 8.33)
- Marco Jansen1 (3b)
- David Miller34 (43b)
- Bas de Leede3-0-16-1
- Paul van Meekeren4-1-13-0
Hassan Naeem: "Miller's wicket is the key!"
Fox: "It reminds me of van der Merwe catch of 2022 !! Game on!" --- Not as great, but yeah, a good one considering the match situation
Jansen at No. 7
T Stubbs c van Beek b de Leede 33 (70m 37b 1x4 1x6) SR: 89.18