South Africa vs Netherlands, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 15: Stats Preview of Players' Records and Approaching Milestones

In their quest to secure their first win in the tournament, the Netherlands (NED) is set to face South Africa (SA) in their third match of the ongoing edition of the World Cup. This crucial clash, Match No. 15, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Reflecting on the Netherlands' performance so far, they faced defeat in their opening two fixtures, falling short by 81 and 99 runs in their two matches so far. In their second game, the Dutch bowlers struggled as they conceded 322 runs in 50 overs, with Aryan, Van Meekeren, and Van der Merwe claiming two wickets each. When it came to their batting, they were bundled out for 223 runs, resulting in a 99-run loss. Colin Ackermann was the standout performer for the Netherlands, contributing 69 runs. The team encountered difficulties when facing spinners, losing six wickets to them.

On the other hand, the Proteas have had a fantastic start to the tournament, with resounding victories over the Sri Lankan Lions and the Kangaroos in their first two matches. Quinton de Kock played a pivotal role, scoring back-to-back centuries. In their match against Australia, South Africa posted a total of 311 runs in 50 overs, thanks to De Kock's century and Markram's half-century.

Kagiso Rabada delivered an exceptional bowling performance, claiming three wickets. Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, and Marco Jansen also secured two wickets each, helping South Africa dismiss the Kangaroos for just 177 runs and securing a 134-run victory. The Proteas are eager to maintain their winning streak and establish themselves as table-toppers, making them strong contenders for a spot in the semi-finals.

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Meanwhile, here are some of the important stats and numbers ahead of Match No. 15 between South Africa and Netherlands in the World Cup 2023:

Head-to-Head: The Proteas and the Netherlands have met each other seven times in ODI cricket, with the Proteas winning on six occasions and Netherlands not winning even one. One encounter ended with no result.

1-Kagiso Rabada(149) requires one wicket to complete 150 wickets in ODIs.

3-Tabraiz Shamsi(147) requires three wickets to complete 150 wickets in international cricket.

6 – Heinrich Klaasen (44) needs six sixes to complete 50 maximums in ODIs.

2 – Markram (98) is two big hits away from completing 100 sixes in international cricket.

16 – Van der Dussen (3984) requires 16 runs to reach the landmark of 4000 runs across formats.

150 - Bas de Leede (850) needs 150 runs to complete 1000 ODI runs.

8- Wesley Barresi(1992) needs eight runs to reach 2000 runs in International cricket.

52- Vikramjit Singh(948) needs 52 runs to complete 1000 runs in International Cricket.

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