Netizens on Twitter reacted after the Netherlands defeated South Africa to eliminate them from the T20 World Cup 2022. They lauded the Dutch cricket team for their heroics and congratulated them for the automatic entry into the next World Cup.
Netherlands thumps South Africa by 12 runs to knock them out of the T20 World Cup 2022
In what has been the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup 2022, the Netherlands defeated South Africa to knock them out of the tournament. Asked to bat first, Stephan Myburgh (37) and Max ODowd (29) gave their side a good side and stitched 58 runs for the opening partnership.
They made sure that they make full use of the start they got and both Tom Cooper (35) and Colin Ackermann (41) smashed the Proteas bowlers all over that park and helped their side post a total of 158 runs on the board. For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj was the pick of the bowlers and returned with the figures of 2/16.
Chasing the target, South Africa lost Quinton de Kock (13), Temba Bavuma (20) and Rilee Rossouw (25) early and were left tottering at 64/3. Aiden Markram (17) and David Miller (17) held the innings but after that, they suffered a massive collapse and were reduced to 120/7.
Netherlands then held their nerves better and on account of Brandon Glover’s sensational spell of 3/9, they restricted South Africa to a total of 145 and win the game by 13 runs to knock the Proteas out of the T20 World Cup 2022.
Fans on Twitter react as the Netherlands thumps South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2022
With a 13-run win over South Africa in Adelaides and Pakistan thumping Bangladesh by 5 wickets have ensure a direct qualification for the Netherlands for the next World Cup along with the 11 other teams. As they thumped the Proteas and Pakistan’s win ensured them direct qualification, fans on Twitter reacted to their win. Here are some of the reactions:
Congratulations 👏👏
on winning Pak vs ban match#TeamPakistan
Netherlands direct qualified for T20 World cup 2024 and Pakistan in super 4 of T20 World cup 2022#PAKvsBAN— Colin Ackermann (@ColindAckermann) November 6, 2022
The Netherlands team entering the Pakistani dressing room pic.twitter.com/ewgPuMRNYK
— ksz (@KxmailSZ) November 6, 2022
The Netherlands did what Pakistan wanted them to do!
Skipper Tom Cooper had a message for Babar Azam before the #PAKvBAN game! 😅#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/bQgJG8Rvtr
— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) November 6, 2022
Netherlands be like 😂#T20WorldCup | #SAvsNED pic.twitter.com/CmxTgdZuhg
— Azan Ahmad (@azanahmad257) November 6, 2022
What a World Cup this has been. Full of twists and turns. Netherlands eliminating South Africa. Maza aa raha hai #NedvSA
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 6, 2022
Irrespective of what happens next, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Ireland, even Namibia and Scotland, have demanded more opportunities in T20 cricket. This World Cup should lead to a greater democratisation of our game.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 6, 2022
The only people more upset than South African fans right now are Indian fans.
— Haroon (@hazharoon) November 6, 2022
And if Pakistan beat Bangladesh, the Netherlands will get an automatic entry into the next T20 World Cup.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 6, 2022
Namibia beat Sri Lanka.
Netherlands beat South Africa.
Zimbabwe beat Pakistan.
Ireland beat England.No South Africa & Australia in the Semi-final.
Best T20 World Cup ever.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 6, 2022
Pakistan and Bangladesh fans right now 😅 #SAvNED #PAKvBAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/gxuxJS9KF7
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 6, 2022
Cricket in an unpredictable sport and if you’re not ready to challenge your own belief system, you haven’t really watched cricket. #WorldCup2022 #SAvsNED
— H (@harrfff) November 6, 2022
From here, South Africa missed the Semi-final ticket. pic.twitter.com/mrj1tYUBQV
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 6, 2022
South Africa is out of the T20 World Cup 2022.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 6, 2022
Biggest chokers for a reason
— , (@Chaaviera) November 6, 2022
— manish (@manish_737) November 6, 2022
The word choker was invented just to dedicate South African cricket team 🥲
— Soumyadeepta Patel (@Soumyadeepta07) November 6, 2022
South African fans right now. 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/514gSfbkL6
— Smart m. K (@SmartboymK3) November 6, 2022
#SAvsNED worst cricket by south africa they really didnt deserve to b in semis.. bye bye chokers.. #PAKvsBAN basically a quarter final
— Anurag (@1he_Grayman) November 6, 2022
Will be a tragedy on the world.
— Vidrohi 🇮🇳 (@New_Devdaaas) November 6, 2022
Wait,what just happened unbelievable pictures from Adelaide . Congratulations to Netherlands what a performance 🎭. And now it’s time for the boys in green to step up . It’s now or never . #PAKvsBAN
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 6, 2022
Netherlands you beauty 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/NLVnqIExna
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) November 6, 2022
Netherlands playing some quality cricket. Imagine teams like Ireland,Netherlands,zimbaabwe and Afghanistan gets to play top ranking teams regularly ?????
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 6, 2022
Well done Netherlands!
So good today, congratulations
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) November 6, 2022
This is theeeeee Best World Cup for lower ranked teams. Solid cricket from Netherlands 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 6, 2022
South Africa have choked once again. What a fantastic performance by Netherlands #SAvNED #T20WorldCup
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) November 6, 2022
Netherlands have been waiting for two straight World Cups for their middle order to show up. And they finally do in time to kick South Africa out of the tournament. What a moment for them.
— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) November 6, 2022
Netherlands can never beat SA
Netherlands can never beat SA
Netherlands can never beat SA
Netherlands can never beat SA
Netherlands can never beat SA pic.twitter.com/bqZMQPbobI— Ahmed. (@ahmixdd) November 5, 2022
Netherlands after beating South Africa today : pic.twitter.com/YViesaCJiu
— Avinash Aryan (@AvinashArya09) November 6, 2022
Me checking the scorecard of South Africa vs Netherlands#T20WorldCup #SAvsNED pic.twitter.com/luJDkfcJJz
— abdurrahmaan (@abdurrahmaa_k) November 6, 2022
Netherlands beating South Africa 😍#T20WorldCup | #SAvsNED pic.twitter.com/ahmz69826g
— Azan Ahmad (@azanahmad257) November 6, 2022
This was Netherlands first win over South Africa in any format #SAvNED #T20WorldCup
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) November 6, 2022
