This is South Africa versus the Netherlands. The Proteas, despite having not made an ODI World Cup final in the past, have often been the team to beat at these events. The Netherlands, meanwhile, were not expected to be here, and the fact that they are a part of this World Cup is down to how much character and skill they portrayed throughout a grueling qualifying campaign in Zimbabwe earlier this year.
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In many ways, thus, this is the archetypal David versus Goliath clash. The Netherlands is the clear underdog. South Africa, is the overwhelming favorite. But that tale, coupled with the events in Delhi last Sunday, and those in Adelaide a year ago (more on that later), should inject belief into Dutch veins - belief that they can bring this South African juggernaut to a grinding halt.
Hello and welcome to ESPNcricinfo's live coverage of this World Cup clash between South Africa and the Netherlands. I am Shashwat Kumar and will shortly be joined by Shashank Kishore, and the two of us will be your eyes and ears for everything that happens today. Strap yourselves in, folks, this promises to be entertaining!