Twenty20 World Cup: Netherlands stun South Africa to blow semi-final race wide open

South Africa have been stunned at the T20 World Cup, following their 13-run defeat to the Netherlands, who finished their Group 2 campaign with a major upset at the Adelaide Oval.

Chasing 159 for victory, South Africa's batting let them down, as Temba Bavuma's men finished on 145/8.

The outcome sent India, who face Zimbabwe later on Sunday, through to semi-finals, while the Pakistan v Bangladesh match becomes a virtual knockout.

The Netherlands' top four batters made useful contribution to power the Dutch side to 158/4, after being put into bat at the Adelaide Oval.

Stephan Myburgh (37) and Max O'Dowd (29) gave them a decent start, adding 58 runs for the opening stand.

Tom Cooper made 35 and Colin Ackermann chipped in with an unbeaten 41 to take them past the 150-mark.

South Africa struggled to get going in their reply, losing both openers Quinton de Kock and skipper Bavuma inside the powerplay.

Brandon Glover, who claimed three wickets for nine runs, then scythed through South Africa's middle order to set up a memorable victory for the Dutch side. 

Reuters

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