The Netherlands pulled off one other upset over South Africa as the Dutch aspect defeated the Proteas Brigade in the World Cup 2023 in Dharamsala on Tuesday. The Scott Edwards’ aspect inflicted a double blow to Temba Bavuma-led workforce as they outclassed them by 38 runs after that well-known win in the T20 World Cup 2022. South Africa’s son Roelof van der Merwe performed one other half in Proteas’ loss as he starred in all three departments.
With the workforce reeling at 14/7, van der Merew first supplied the much-needed power in the first innings and was a part of the 36-ball 64-run stand which propelled the Orange military to amass 245. He then took the key wickets of Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen whereas additionally shining in the area. After the Dutch victory, IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore heaped reward on the Dutch all-rounder with a particular post for him.Â
“This is a van der Merwe appreciation post! Some of his colleagues have become coaches and commentators, but he’s still at it! Whether it’s the Red & Gold or Green or Orange, his passion is unmatched,” RCB wrote on X (previously Twitter).Â
Notably, van der Merwe has performed IPL in 5 seasons. He was a part of the RCB set-up in 2009 and 2010, earlier than being picked by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2011 and being their half until 2013. The 38-year-old has shared a dressing room alongside now-retired legendary gamers like Rahul Dravid, Kevin Pietersen and Anil Kumble amongst others in RCB. Born in Johannesburg, he has additionally performed for South Africa in 13 ODIs and 13 T20Is.Â
Van der Merwe was the epicentre of one other key second for the Dutch aspect when he helped the orange military upset South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2022. Chasing a goal of 159, South Africa had David Miller in the center and have been in line for a win had he remained unbeaten. But van der Merwe took a splendid catch to dismiss the harmful hitter which noticed the hopes of South Africa finish in despair
