Dutch cricket team in South Africa in 2021–22 and 2023 explained

Series Name:Dutch cricket team in South Africa in 2021–22 and 2022–23
Team1 Image:Flag of South Africa.svg
Team1 Name:South Africa
Team2 Image:Flag of Netherlands.svg
Team2 Name:Netherlands
From Date:26 November 2021
To Date:2 April 2023
Team1 Captain:Keshav Maharaj (1st ODI)
Temba Bavuma (2nd & 3rd ODIs)
Team2 Captain:Pieter Seelaar (1st ODI)
Scott Edwards (2nd & 3rd ODIs)
No Of Odis:3
Team1 Odis Won:2
Team2 Odis Won:0
Team1 Odis Most Runs:Aiden Markram (226)
Team2 Odis Most Runs:Musa Ahmed (78)
Team1 Odis Most Wickets:Sisanda Magala (8)
Team2 Odis Most Wickets:Fred Klaassen (5)
Player Of Odi Series:Aiden Markram (SA)

The Netherlands cricket team toured South Africa in November and December 2021 to play three One Day International (ODI) matches.[1] [2] The ODI series formed part of the inaugural 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.[3] [4] The teams last played each other in May 2013, with South Africa winning a one-off ODI match.[5] The tour was the first time that the two teams played each other in South Africa.[6]

In late November 2021, a new variant of the COVID-19 virus was discovered in southern Africa.[7] Initial reports stated that the tour had been called off during the morning of the first ODI, but flights to the Netherlands had been suspended until at least 3 December 2021.[8] [9] The following day, the second and third ODIs were officially postponed due to concerns around the new variant.[10] The first ODI finished in a no result due to rain, after only two overs of the Dutch run chase.[11] Both cricket boards were looking at rescheduling the matches within the current cycle of the Future Tours Programme.[12]

Netherlands returned to South Africa in March and April 2023 to play the remaining two ODIs that were postponed.[13] South Africa went on to win both the matches,[14] [15] and clinched the series 2–0.[16]

Squads

For the first ODI, Lizaad Williams was ruled out of South Africa's squad due to an intercostal muscle strain[21] and Lungi Ngidi was also ruled out of South Africa's squad following a positive COVID-19 test, with Junior Dala named as his replacement.[22] Roelof van der Merwe withdrew from the Netherlands' squad for the last two ODIs citing personal reasons.[23]

Tour match

On 28 March 2023, the Netherlands played a 50-over warm up match against a South African Invitation XI side.[24]

ODI series

3rd ODI

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Africa to host Netherlands, India and Bangladesh during home summer . ESPN Cricinfo . 9 September 2021.
  2. Web site: India set for blockbuster tour to South Africa . SA Cricket Mag . 9 September 2021 . 9 September 2021.
  3. Web site: South Africa announce their 2021-2022 home season schedule . International Cricket Council . 9 September 2021.
  4. Web site: Men's Future Tours Programme . 11 October 2019 . International Cricket Council.
  5. Web site: South Africa to host the Netherlands for three ODIs . International Cricket Council . 28 October 2021.
  6. Web site: CSA play host to the Netherlands . Cricket South Africa . 28 October 2021.
  7. News: New Covid variant: How worried should we be? . BBC News . 26 November 2021 . 26 November 2021.
  8. Web site: New Covid-19 variant cuts short Netherlands tour of South Africa, could impact more series . ESPN Cricinfo . 26 November 2021.
  9. News: Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant . BBC News . 26 November 2021 . 26 November 2021.
  10. Web site: South Africa vs Netherlands: New Covid-19 variant forces postponement of last two ODIs . ESPN Cricinfo . 27 November 2021.
  11. Web site: 1st ODI, Centurion, Nov 26 2021, Netherlands tour of South Africa . ESPN Cricinfo . 27 November 2021.
  12. Web site: Netherlands cut short South Africa tour amid COVID concerns . International Cricket Council . 27 November 2021.
  13. Web site: South Africa to host England and Netherlands for ODIs in early 2023 . ESPN Cricinfo . 28 October 2022.
  14. Web site: Innings Vikram and Nidamanuru bright spots in Dutch defeat . Royal Dutch Cricket Association . 2 April 2023.
  15. Web site: South Africa closer to World Cup ticket through win in last ODI . Royal Dutch Cricket Association . 2 April 2023.
  16. Web site: South Africa Beat Netherlands By 146 Runs . Barron's . 2 April 2023.
  17. Web site: Maharaj to lead the Proteas vs Netherlands as Parnell and Zondo make a return . Cricket South Africa . 10 November 2021.
  18. Web site: Preview: ODI series Netherlands - South Africa . Royal Dutch Cricket Association . 25 November 2021.
  19. Web site: 27 March 2023 . South Africa announce squad for all-important Super League series . International Cricket Council.
  20. Web site: Selection announced for Men's World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe and South Africa . 6 March 2023 . Royal Dutch Cricket Association.
  21. Web site: Media advisory: Proteas team update, practice & media schedule . Cricket South Africa . 24 November 2021.
  22. Web site: Lungi Ngidi tests positive for Covid-19, to miss ODI series against Netherlands . ESPN Cricinfo . 24 November 2021.
  23. Web site: South Africa look to turn a new leaf while closing out turbulent ODI Super League chapter . ESPNcricinfo . 30 March 2023.
  24. Web site: SA invitational XI squad announced for Netherlands tour match . Cricket World . 21 March 2023.

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