South Africa vs Netherlands, ICC World Cup: ‘If you are not switched on…’ – SA coach reflects on shocking defeat | Cricket News – Times of India
South Africa coach Rob Walter attributed his team's 38-run upset defeat against Netherlands in the ICC World Cup to their lackluster performance in death bowling and a shaky start with the bat.In a rain-affected match on Tuesday, the Netherlands rallied from a precarious 140 for 7 to reach a total of 245 for eight. They then dismissed South Africa for 207 in 42.5 overs, marking the second significant upset of the tournament.The first surprise came on Sunday when Afghanistan defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in Delhi.Notably, this 38-run victory was Netherlands' first triumph against a Test-playing nation in their ODI World Cup history. Coach Walter expressed his disappointment, leaving no room for ambiguity when he stated that his team's performance fell below the expected...