Dutch cricket team in South Africa in 2021–22

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Dutch cricket team in South Africa in 2021–22
  Flag of South Africa.svg Flag of Netherlands.svg
  South Africa Netherlands
Dates 26 November – 1 December 2021
Captains Keshav Maharaj Pieter Seelaar
One Day International series

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]

South Africa's regular ODI captain Temba Bavuma was rested for the series, along with Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.[7] As a result, Keshav Maharaj was named as South Africa's ODI captain for the three matches.[8]

In late November 2021, a new variant of the COVID-19 virus was discovered in southern Africa.[9] 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.[10][11] The following day, the second and third ODIs were officially postponed due to concerns around the new variant.[12] The first ODI finished in a no result due to rain, after only two overs of the Dutch run chase.[13] Both cricket boards were looking at rescheduling the matches within the current cycle of the Future Tours Programme.[14]

Squads[]

 South Africa[15]  Netherlands[16]

Ahead of the series, Lizaad Williams was ruled out of South Africa's squad due to an injury.[17] Lungi Ngidi was also ruled out of South Africa's squad following a positive COVID-19 test, with Junior Dala named as his replacement.[18]

ODI series[]

1st ODI[]

26 November 2021
10:00
Scorecard
South Africa 
277/8 (50 overs)
v
 Netherlands
11/0 (2 overs)
Kyle Verreynne 95 (112)
Fred Klaassen 2/45 (8 overs)
Max O'Dowd 9* (9)
No result
Centurion Park, Centurion
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (SA) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
  • Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
  • No further play was possible due to rain.
  • Zubayr Hamza, Sisanda Magala (SA) and Colin Ackermann (Ned) all made their ODI debuts.
  • World Cup Super League points: South Africa 5, Netherlands 5.

2nd ODI[]

28 November 2021
10:00
Scorecard
South Africa 
v
Centurion Park, Centurion
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (SA) and Allahudien Paleker (SA)

3rd ODI[]

1 December 2021
10:00
Scorecard
South Africa 
v
Centurion Park, Centurion
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (SA) and Bongani Jele (SA)

References[]

  1. ^ "South Africa to host Netherlands, India and Bangladesh during home summer". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  2. ^ "India set for blockbuster tour to South Africa". SA Cricket Mag. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  3. ^ "South Africa announce their 2021-2022 home season schedule". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Men's Future Tours Programme" (PDF). International Cricket Council. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  5. ^ "South Africa to host the Netherlands for three ODIs". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  6. ^ "CSA play host to the Netherlands". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Bavuma, de Kock among six South Africa regulars rested for Netherlands ODIs". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Maharaj to captain Proteas in Netherlands ODI series, Parnell, Zondo back in the mix". News24. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  9. ^ "New Covid variant: How worried should we be?". BBC News. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  10. ^ "New Covid-19 variant cuts short Netherlands tour of South Africa, could impact more series". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant". BBC News. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  12. ^ "South Africa vs Netherlands: New Covid-19 variant forces postponement of last two ODIs". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  13. ^ "1st ODI, Centurion, Nov 26 2021, Netherlands tour of South Africa". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Netherlands cut short South Africa tour amid COVID concerns". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Maharaj to lead the Proteas vs Netherlands as Parnell and Zondo make a return". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Preview: ODI series Netherlands - South Africa". Royal Dutch Cricket Association. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  17. ^ "Media advisory: Proteas team update, practice & media schedule". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Lungi Ngidi tests positive for Covid-19, to miss ODI series against Netherlands". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 November 2021.

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