Stokes’ Stellar Century Propels England
In a crucial England vs Netherlands ICC World Cup 2023 MCA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM fixture, England’s Ben Stokes shone brightly with his first World Cup century, guiding England to a commanding 339/9. His 108 off 84 balls was the cornerstone of England’s innings, setting a formidable target for the Netherlands.
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Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid Decimate Dutch Batting
The English bowling attack, led by Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid, wreaked havoc on the Dutch lineup. They shared six wickets between them. Their efforts were pivotal in bowling out the Netherlands for a mere 179 runs in 37.2 overs.
Buttler’s Toss Win and Tactical Changes
England’s captain Jos Buttler’s decision to bat first after winning the toss proved strategic. Gus Atkinson and Harry Brook were included in the team, replacing Mark Wood and Liam Livingstone. This change added fresh vigour to the English side.
Nidamanuru’s Lone Fight Amidst Collapse
Despite the top-order collapse, Teja Nidamanuru’s effort for the Netherlands was noteworthy. His 41 not out off 34 balls showed resilience against a relentless English bowling attack.
England’s Champions Trophy Aspirations Kept Alive
This emphatic win by 160 runs showcased England’s dominance. It also kept their hopes for the Champions Trophy 2025 alive. With this victory, England has proven they are serious contenders. They have also established themselves as a formidable force in the World Cup.
England Batting Scorecard:
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | c van Meekeren b Dutt | 15 | 17 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 88.23 |
| Dawid Malan | run out (†Edwards/van Beek) | 87 | 74 | 92 | 10 | 2 | 117.56 |
| Joe Root | b van Beek | 28 | 35 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Ben Stokes | c Engelbrecht b van Beek | 108 | 84 | 136 | 6 | 6 | 128.57 |
| Harry Brook | c Ackermann b de Leede | 11 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 68.75 |
| Jos Buttler (c)†| c Nidamanuru b van Meekeren | 5 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Moeen Ali | c de Leede b Dutt | 4 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 26.66 |
| Chris Woakes | c †Edwards b de Leede | 51 | 45 | 66 | 5 | 1 | 113.33 |
| David Willey | c Engelbrecht b de Leede | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Gus Atkinson | not out | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Adil Rashid | not out | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (nb 1, w 20) | 21 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 50 Overs (RR: 6.78) | 339 | 9 wickets | – | – | – | – |
England Bowling Scorecard:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan Dutt | 10 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 6.70 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Logan van Beek | 10 | 0 | 88 | 2 | 8.80 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Paul van Meekeren | 10 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 5.70 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bas de Leede | 10 | 0 | 74 | 3 | 7.40 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Ackermann | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 4.42 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Netherlands Batting Scorecard:
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Barresi | run out (Woakes/Ali) | 37 | 62 | 77 | 3 | 1 | 59.67 |
| Max O’Dowd | c Ali b Woakes | 5 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Colin Ackermann | c †Buttler b Willey | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sybrand Engelbrecht | c Woakes b Willey | 33 | 49 | 73 | 3 | 1 | 67.34 |
| Scott Edwards (c)†| c Malan b Ali | 38 | 42 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 90.47 |
| Bas de Leede | b Rashid | 10 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Teja Nidamanuru | not out | 41 | 34 | 47 | 2 | 3 | 120.58 |
| Logan van Beek | c Malan b Rashid | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | c Rashid b Ali | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Aryan Dutt | b Rashid | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Paul van Meekeren | st †Buttler b Ali | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Extras | (lb 4, w 4) | 8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 37.2 Overs (RR: 4.79) | 179 | – | – | – | – | – |
Netherlands Bowling Scorecard:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 7 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 2.71 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| David Willey | 7 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 2.71 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gus Atkinson | 7 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 5.85 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 8.2 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 5.04 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 8 | 0 | 54 | 3 | 6.75 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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