In a crucial World Cup 2023 encounter, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada once again proved his mettle, claiming a crucial wicket against the Netherlands. Bas de Leede, the Dutch batsman, found himself outfoxed by Rabada’s masterful delivery, leading to his departure from the crease.
Rabada’s delivery, a fullish nipbacker aimed at the stumps, posed a significant challenge for de Leede. Ambitiously attempting a big drive, de Leede was left flummoxed by the seam movement. The ball clipped his back leg, and the appeal for an LBW (leg before wicket) was fervently made.
Umpire Richard Kettleborough’s initial decision was not out, but South Africa, confident of their appeal, opted for a review. The review process revealed the ball’s impact on the back leg, confirming the legitimacy of the appeal. With the ball crashing into the stumps, de Leede had to depart, having managed only 2 runs off 7 balls.
This dismissal plunged the Netherlands into further trouble, emphasizing the pressure they were under against South Africa’s formidable bowling attack. Rabada’s precision and strategic reviews showcased the Proteas’ dominance, making a significant impact on the match’s dynamics.
TEAMS –
Netherlands (Playing XI): Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards(w/c), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee
