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Nepal Cricketer’s Effort To Convert Certain Six Into Run-Out Wins Internet. Watch | Cricket News
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Nepal Cricketer’s Effort To Convert Certain Six Into Run-Out Wins Internet. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Glimpse of the dismissal© TwitterNepal defeated Netherlands by six wickets in the fifth match of the ongoing Tri-Series, which also features Namibia. Asked to bowl first, Nepal bundled out Netherlands for 120 with Pratis GC scalping three wickets. Later, Nepal chased down the target in 15.2 overs with six wickets in hands. Apart from this low-scoring affair, a stunning fielding effort from Kushal Bhurtel to dismiss Vivan Kingma, grabbed everyone's attention. The incident took place in the 19th over of Netherlands' innings.Roelof van der Merwe played a shot towards the long-on, on a full-toss delivery by Dipender Singh Airee. The shot looked like a comfortable six but Bhurtel showed his fielding prowess and jumped to stop the ball from going across the boundary line.Turning a certa...
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World Cup 2023: Irfan Pathan’s Curious “Chitthi Me Kya Hai?” Question As Netherlands Stun South Africa | Cricket News
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World Cup 2023: Irfan Pathan’s Curious “Chitthi Me Kya Hai?” Question As Netherlands Stun South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] After Afghanistan's historic win over defending champions England last week, minnows Netherlands also pulled off another upset in the ongoing World Cup on Tuesday as the Dutch stunned South Africa by 38 runs in a rain-reduced 43-overs-a-side contest in Dharamsala. Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards led from the front with an unbeaten 78 to steer his side to 245-8 before they bowled out third-placed South Africa for 207. During South Africa's innings, the Dutch players were seen reading some instructions from a piece of paper.A picture of the same has now gone viral on social media. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan congratulated the Netherlands on the historic win. However, Pathan also posted a cheeky comment, asking the Dutch players about the instructions written on the piece...
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Two Nations, One Cricket World Cup Dream For Roelof Van Der Merwe | Cricket News
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Two Nations, One Cricket World Cup Dream For Roelof Van Der Merwe | Cricket News

[ad_1] Having once played in the same South Africa team as Dale Steyn, AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis, Roelof van der Merwe has finally made it to a World Cup - with the Netherlands. The 38-year-old is a member of a select group of just 16 men to have turned out for two countries. Van der Merwe appeared in 13 ODIs for South Africa between 2009 and 2010 before switching allegiance to the Dutch in 2019.He isn't quite the oldest player at the tournament. That honour goes to teammate Wesley Barresi, who has already celebrated his 39th birthday. "I love competing, so I think that helps me stay fit, stay hungry for the game," said Van der Merwe on Sunday."I just love playing the game and competing against other teams and other players."His four matches for the Dutch have yet to yield firewo...
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Netherlands Star Dislocates Finger, Gets It Relocated In Freak Incident During T20 Blast. Watch | Cricket News
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Netherlands Star Dislocates Finger, Gets It Relocated In Freak Incident During T20 Blast. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Roelof van der Merwe shows his dislocated finger during a T20 Blast match.© TwitterNetherlands' star all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe dislocated the forefinger of his right hand and soon got it relocated in a freak incident during a T20 Blast game. It was a match between Somerset and Essex at County Ground, Chelmsford on Monday. Essex were batting and Van der Merwe came in to bowl the 16th over. He dismissed Daniel Sams on the first ball and then conceded a single to new batter William Buttleman. On the next ball, the left-arm orthodox bowled a full toss to Matthew Critchley, who played a powerful drive that saw the ball hit van der Merwe badly on the finger.Van der Merwe was trying to stop the ball and he got hurt in the process. He dislocated the forefinger of his right hand and...
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“It’s A Big Deal”: Former Royal Challengers Bangalore Teammate Backs Virat Kohli To Surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s Massive Record | Cricket News
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“It’s A Big Deal”: Former Royal Challengers Bangalore Teammate Backs Virat Kohli To Surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s Massive Record | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli in action for the Indian cricket team© BCCiNetherlands spinner Roelof van der Merwe was all praise for the Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli and he believes that the right-hander will be able to able to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring 100 international centuries. Merwe, who played alongside Kohli for Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bangalore, said that the Indian batsman surely has the record at the back of his mind and he thinks that it is something that motivates Kohli to do even better.“Obviously, Virat's a great player and yes, I do think he can do that. Hundred centuries will be at the back of his mind. In India, following somebody like Sachin (Tendulkar) it's a big deal. He will be motivated to keep going," said van der Merwe at...
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Roelof Van Der Merwe’s Brilliant Catch To Dismiss David Miller In T20 World Clash vs South Africa. Watch | Cricket News
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Roelof Van Der Merwe’s Brilliant Catch To Dismiss David Miller In T20 World Clash vs South Africa. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Glimpse of the catch by Roelof van der Merwe© InstagramNetherlands thrashed South Africa by 13 runs to claim victory in their last Super 12 clash of ongoing T20 World Cup, at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. With the Proteas' loss, Team India automatically moved into the semi-finals of the tournament, with a total of six points and a game remaining. Put to bat first, Netherlands posted a total of 158/4 in 20.0 overs, with Colin Ackermann smashing 41 runs off 26 balls. In return, South Africa could only manage to score 145, with Brandon Glover scalping three wickets for Netherlands.Apart from an excellent display of batting and bowling, Netherlands also showcased brilliant fielding against South Africa. In the 16th over, which was bowled by Glover, David Miller looked to pull the ball, but...
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“Incredible Show Of Determination”: Fans Laud Commitment As Roelof Van Der Merwe Bats vs Sri Lanka Despite Injury | Cricket News
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“Incredible Show Of Determination”: Fans Laud Commitment As Roelof Van Der Merwe Bats vs Sri Lanka Despite Injury | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 16 runs in their final Group A match on Thursday. It was a crucial game for both the sides, hence it saw the players of both the teams giving their all on the field to get a result in their team's favour. However, the commitment of Netherlands' all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe stood above all. The player suffered with back pain in the first innings of the game yet came out to bat in the second innings for his side.Chasing 163, Netherlands lost their ninth wicket at a score of 123 and this is when van der Merwe, who was in the dugout with injury, came out to bat at the number 11 position to make sure his team remained in the hunt. Van der Merwe struggled while running between the wickets but he stayed there till end.The result of the match did not ...
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