ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Updated Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets, after Match 15 SA vs NED

Netherlands defeated South Africa by 38 runs to register their first win in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

In a thrilling clash at Dharamshala, Netherlands secured their first-ever victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, while South Africa suffered their first loss of the tournament. South Africa won the toss and chose to field first in a rain-affected game reduced to 43 overs.

Netherlands set a competitive target of 246 runs for Proteas, with skipper Scott Edwards leading the way with an impressive 78 not out. Roelof van der Merwe's fiery 29 and Aryan Dutt's explosive 23* helped them reach 245/8 in their allotted overs. Lungi Ngidi ,Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen all three claimed two wickets each for South Africa.

In response, South Africa struggled to find momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals. Heinrich Klaasen's 28 and David Miller's 43 were the only notable contribution. While Keshav Maharaj's tried to get it for South Africa but was too late. Dutch bowlers, restricted South Africa to 207 in 42.5 overs.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table:

After the 15th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Netherlands have registered their first win of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Netherlands defeated South Africa who are coming after two consecutive victories. Netherlands have opened their account in the points table and are at the ninth position with two points and a NRR of -0.993. South Africa have registered their first loss of the tournament and see themselves at third position with four points and a NRR of +1.385.

India are at the leading the table, New Zealand and Pakistan are in the top-four. England, Afghanistan and Bangladesh also have 2 points under their name. Sri Lanka are the only team without a win so far in the tournament.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs 

Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan is at the first position with 248 runs. New Zealand opener Devon Conway is on the second position with 229 runs. South African wicket-keeper Quinton De Kock with 229 runs is third in the list. He scored 20 runs against Netherlands. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma secures the fourth position on the list with 217 runs. Sri Lankan Kusal Mendis is 5th in this list with 207 runs in 3 innings.

Top 5 leading run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) - 248 Runs

2. Devon Conway (New Zealand) - 229 Runs

3. Quinton De Kock (South Africa) - 229 Runs 

4. Rohit Sharma (India) - 217 Runs

5. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 207 Runs

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets 

India's Jasprit Bumrah is on the top of the list of leading wicket takers of the tournament with 8 wickets to his name. Mitchell Santner of New Zealand secures the second position with 8 wickets in 3 games. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry is third on the list with 8 wickets in 3 matches. Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali sees himself at 4th position in this list with 7 wickets in 3 games. South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is fifth on the list. He has 7 wickets under his name in three innings. He picked three wickets against Netherlands and had figures of 2/56.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 8 Wickets 

2. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) - 8 Wickets 

3. Matt Henry (New Zealand) - 8 Wickets 

4. Hasan Ali (Pakistan) - 7 Wickets 

5. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) - 7 Wickets