Miller helps South Africa avoid shock against Dutch

T20 World Cup, Group D (New York)

Netherlands 103-9 (20 overs): Engelbrecht 40; Baartman 4-11

South Africa 106-6 (18.5 overs): Miller 59*; Kingma 2-18

South Africa won by four wickets

Scorecard; Table

David Miller made an unbeaten half-century as South Africa avoided a hat-trick of World Cup upsets against the Netherlands with a nervy four-wicket victory in New York.

The Dutch posted a modest 103-9 after being asked to bat first as Sybrand Engelbrecht’s disciplined 40 off 45 balls helped them recover from 48-6.

Ottniel Baartman bowled beautifully to finish with 4-11 for the Proteas, but a shock looked on the cards when the Netherlands reduced South Africa to 3-3 and then 12-4.

Tristan Stubbs (33) and Miller steadied the ship for South Africa before the Netherlands attack rallied to take two quick wickets late in the game.

South Africa needed 15 off the final 12 balls but Miller got it done with an over to spare with some clean ball striking.

He sealed the victory with a huge heave off Bas de Leede over square leg to finish on 59 not out off 51 balls.

More to follow.