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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 08, 2023, 15:21:21 IST
England vs Netherlands Stay Rating, World Cup 2023: In a bid to keep away from additional World Cup embarrassment in opposition to the Netherlands in Pune, England have made some strategic modifications whereas deciding to bat first.
The reigning champions entered this match on the backside of the 10-team desk, having did not safe a spot within the semi-finals throughout their lackluster title protection. Out of their earlier seven group video games, they managed just one win in opposition to Bangladesh.
Batsman Harry Brook and quick bowler Gus Atkinson have been referred to as again into the lineup. Brook took the place of all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who has been averaging simply 10 within the event. In the meantime, Atkinson stepped in for quick bowler Mark Wooden, who has been nursing a knee harm and had an costly bowling common of 58.16 per wicket.
England’s captain, Jos Buttler, received the toss and selected to bat first, understanding {that a} victory was essential to maintain their hopes alive for the 2025 Champions Trophy qualification.
The Netherlands, presently standing ninth within the rankings, had sprung a shock with a win over South Africa, who made it to the semi-finals. Additionally they triumphed over Bangladesh. The Netherlands made one change, with Teja Nidamanuru changing fellow all-rounder Saqib Zulfiqar.
Each England and the Netherlands nonetheless have one thing to play for in India, as the highest seven groups within the World Cup would qualify for the Champions Trophy, together with host nation Pakistan. For the Netherlands, the participation price of round $500,000 from the Worldwide Cricket Council can be a big monetary increase.
England have an ideal document in opposition to the Netherlands in one-day internationals, successful all six of their earlier encounters. Notably, they set an ODI document complete of 498 within the first match of a three-game collection in Amstelveen final yr. Nonetheless, the Netherlands have had their moments, together with a dramatic last-ball win over England within the opening match of the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup at Lord’s and a 45-run victory on the 2014 version in Bangladesh.
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