The Netherlands (NED) and South Africa (SA) will lock horns in a Group D match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday, June 8. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York will host the contest.
The Netherlands secured a six-wicket win over Nepal in their group-stage opener in Dallas. Batting first, Nepal were bowled out for 106 in 19.2 overs. The Dutch successfully chased down the target with eight balls remaining, with Max O’Dowd leading the way with a half-century with the aid of five boundaries.
Meanwhile, South Africa started their World Cup campaign with an easy victory over Sri Lanka. They limited the Lankans to 77 runs in 19.1 overs, with Anrich Nortje taking four wickets and Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada claiming two wickets each. South Africa reached the target in 16.2 overs with six wickets in hand.
On that note, here are the three differential picks you can opt for your NED vs SA Dream11 teams.
#3 Paul Van Meekeren (NED) - 7.5 credits
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Paul Van Meekeren is a right-arm medium-pace bowler from the Netherlands. He bowls in the middle and death overs to restrict the flow of runs. He took a wicket against the Proteas last year.
Meekeren has been in good form in the T20Is, having picked up 16 wickets in the last 10 games. He took two wickets in the previous game against Nepal and will be looking to grab a few more in the upcoming NED vs SA Dream11 match.
#2 Keshav Maharaj (SA) - 7.5 credits
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South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has managed to turn the tides with his controlled spin bowling that earned him four wickets in the last two matches. He picked up two wickets against the Netherlands in 2022.
Keshav has taken 10 wickets in the last nine T20Is and will be eyeing to add a couple more in the upcoming game in New York.
#1 Aiden Markram (SA) - 8.5 credits
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Aiden Markram bats in the middle order and helps his side post a strong total. He has scored 237 runs and also picked up three wickets in the last six T20Is, including two wickets against Nepal in the previous game.
Markram scored 17 runs and took a wicket against the Netherlands in their previous fixture in 2022, demonstrating his potential as a valuable all-rounder. Thus, he can prove to be a great all-round option in your NED vs SA Dream11 teams.
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