“Make sure you win, then we finish fourth,” mentioned Netherlands batsman Tom Cooper in a message to Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who was going for the toss towards Bangladesh.
Netherlands’ 13-run win over South Africa has opened the door for Pakistan to qualify for the semi-finals. Now they should beat Bangladesh to make it to the semi-finals.
“Now make sure you win!”
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— mojojo (@mojojojo1_011) 6 November 2022
If Pakistan beat Bangladesh, Netherlands will transfer as much as 4 locations within the factors desk and this can give them automated qualification for the subsequent T20 World Cup.
“Another great experience, another big turnaround from the Netherlands. Complete target for us after losing the first two games which we are still playing for a place in the next World Cup. Two results come our way,” Netherlands captain Scott Edwards mentioned after the match.
Chasing 159 for victory and looking out in management, the Proteas stumbled 145-8, leaving South Africa out of the semi-finals.
Colin Ackermann scored 158-4 for the Dutch crew and scored an unbeaten 41 off 26 balls.
Netherlands openers Stephen Myberg (37 off 30 balls) and Max O’Dowd (29 off 31) shared a 58-run partnership. And Australian-born Tom Cooper, whose mom was born in Dutch New Guinea, hit two sixes in 19-ball 35.
South African pacer Enrique Nortje continued his sturdy event, taking 1-10 in 4 overs, and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj claimed 2-27.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
