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Dutch run out of steam – Netherlands Women came out with positive intent, racing to 50 in the Powerplay as both openers took the attack to the South African bowlers. Phebe Molkenboer’s new opening partner, Sanya Khurana, contributed a brisk 36 off 30 before departing, while Phebe Molkenboer held one end together with a determined 41. However, once the fielding restrictions were lifted, the scoring rate slowed dramatically, and the chase gradually drifted away from them. Sterre Kalis provided a handy contribution in the middle overs, but the Dutch suffered a late collapse, slipping from 100/1 to 120/8 and eventually falling well short of a daunting target.
