179/10 (37.2)
CR : 4.79
339/9 (50.0)
CR : 6.78
England won by 160 runs ๐
Player of the Match
Ben Stokes
108(84)
Scott Edwards (Netherlands Captain): "Yeah, obviously, it has been disappointing. We didn't start well with the ball. They got to a good start, but our bowlers did well to bring us back into the game. They batted well in the last half of the innings and got to a just above par total.
The same old story with the bat. It was a pretty good wicket. We held tight till the 43rd over, but credit to them, they have batted well and played well. Maybe we could've tried a couple of different plans.
Yeah, obviously, we needed to get the balance right. We were chasing 330+, and we needed to see the run rate as well as needed to keep wickets.
We will talk about it and check what could we have done better. As you said, we have been good in patches. We need to do well on a longer base.
Against India in Bengaluru, it would be an amazing atmosphere. The boys are looking forward to it."
The same old story with the bat. It was a pretty good wicket. We held tight till the 43rd over, but credit to them, they have batted well and played well. Maybe we could've tried a couple of different plans.
Yeah, obviously, we needed to get the balance right. We were chasing 330+, and we needed to see the run rate as well as needed to keep wickets.
We will talk about it and check what could we have done better. As you said, we have been good in patches. We need to do well on a longer base.
Against India in Bengaluru, it would be an amazing atmosphere. The boys are looking forward to it."
Jos Buttler (England Captain):"Yes absolutely. Great win. Malan gave us a start and then we had a wobble and then Stokes and Woakes with the partnership gave us the big total.
Yes, he always stands up for us and played sensibly with the bat alongside Woakes. I think 340 was a good score and we were happy with it.
See toss is a factor, but we have to play well and win. Toss is not the only factor to win. Chris Woakes bowled well and he deserved to get more wickets than the one he got. The two bowlers set it up for us as Willey and Woakes were brilliant.
I think it is a big game. Massive for both. We have to prepare well in Kolkata and then get the win to end what has been a disappointing tournament for us."
Yes, he always stands up for us and played sensibly with the bat alongside Woakes. I think 340 was a good score and we were happy with it.
See toss is a factor, but we have to play well and win. Toss is not the only factor to win. Chris Woakes bowled well and he deserved to get more wickets than the one he got. The two bowlers set it up for us as Willey and Woakes were brilliant.
I think it is a big game. Massive for both. We have to prepare well in Kolkata and then get the win to end what has been a disappointing tournament for us."
Biggest wins for England in World Cups (in terms of runs):
202 vs India at Lordโs, 1975
196 vs East Africa in Birmingham, 1975
160 vs Netherlands in Pune - TODAY
150 vs Afghanistan in Manchester, 2019
202 vs India at Lordโs, 1975
196 vs East Africa in Birmingham, 1975
160 vs Netherlands in Pune - TODAY
150 vs Afghanistan in Manchester, 2019
Most wickets for England in World Cups:
30 - Chris Woakes*
30 - Ian Botham
29 - Phil Defreitas
27 - James Anderson
24 - Adil Rashid
24 - Mark Wood
30 - Chris Woakes*
30 - Ian Botham
29 - Phil Defreitas
27 - James Anderson
24 - Adil Rashid
24 - Mark Wood
Most sixes hit by Netherlands in a World Cup innings:
8 vs Namibia in Bloemfontein, 2003
6 vs South Africa in Dharamsala, 2023
6 vs England in Pune - TODAY
8 vs Namibia in Bloemfontein, 2003
6 vs South Africa in Dharamsala, 2023
6 vs England in Pune - TODAY
So, that's it from Match 40 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. We will be back tomorrow with the big New Zealand vs Sri Lanka game in Bengaluru tomorrow in what will be Match 41 of the tournament. Let's hope the rain stays away as it is a massive clash with qualifications for semis up for grabs. Stay tuned to our network for all other cricketing actions across the globe and across formats.
For now, this is Ayan Chatterjee signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide, AkshayaKrishna Polya alongside scorer/analysts Raju Khariya and Paras Yadav. Stay safe, happy, and cool. Goodnight and CHEERS!
For now, this is Ayan Chatterjee signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide, AkshayaKrishna Polya alongside scorer/analysts Raju Khariya and Paras Yadav. Stay safe, happy, and cool. Goodnight and CHEERS!