Sisanda Magala shines as South Africa defeats Netherlands

South Africa 190 for 2 (Bavuma 90*, Markram 51*) beat Netherlands 189 (Nidamanuru 48, Vikramjit 45, Shamsi 3-25, Magala 3-37) by eight wickets

Benoni: South Africa capped off an impressive display against the Netherlands in the first ODI at Willowmoore Park on Friday.

Magala's skilful and tactical bowling gave South Africa the much-needed breakthrough.

Netherlands had a steady start in the first innings, however, Magala got the breakthrough by picking up the wicket of Max ODowd in the 11th over.

Magala struck once again as he got the set-opening batter Vikramjit Singh 45(53).

Netherlands ended their innings with a score of 189.

He finished off his impressive performance by picking up the wicket of another set batsman Teja Nidamanuru 48(71).

For his heroics with ball 3/37, Magala was awarded the man of the match.

In the post-match conference, he revealed what worked for him so well in the first ODI.

South Africa will face Netherlands in the final ODI match against Netherlands on 2nd April at the Wanderers Stadium.