South Africa vs Netherlands — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • South Africa won the match by 160 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, South Africa took on Netherlands on Apr 13, 2026, 11:11 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 160 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 660 runs and 14 wickets fall between South Africa (410/4 in 50.0 overs) and Netherlands (250/10 in 47.5 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (410/4)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 410/4 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Matthew Breetzke spearheaded the batting effort with 128 runs off 94 balls (including 10 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 136.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Dewald Brevis, who contributed 102 runs off 64 deliveries, while Aiden Markram added 61 (54b). The bowling side conceded 15 extra runs (wides: 13, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Tim Pringle led the bowling figures with 2/50 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Aryan Dutt (1/69 in 8.0 overs).
3. Netherlands Chase & Second Innings Summary (250/10)
Pursuing a target of 411 runs for victory, Netherlands recorded 250/10 in 47.5 overs at a scoring rate of 5.23 runs per over. Teja Nidamanaru anchored the chase for Netherlands with 54 runs from 39 balls (1 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 138.5), alongside Zach Lion Cachet who chipped in with 45 off 81 balls. Defending the total, Kagiso Rabada delivered a key spell of 2/33 across 9.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.67, while Keshav Maharaj finished with 2/41 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke (South Africa), who combined for 198 runs off 127 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Quinton de Kock making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Matthew Breetzke (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 320.0 total points, followed closely by Dewald Brevis (309.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Matthew Breetzke .