Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes scored a ton vs Netherlands.© AFP
England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who produced a match-winning efficiency in opposition to the Netherlands and likewise introduced up his maiden ton within the World Cup, was extra happy with the group’s victory relatively than attaining his private milestone. Stokes took on the opposition bowlers, scoring at a brisk fee, pushing England’s rating to 300 plus and holding their hopes of sealing a spot within the ICC Champions Trophy alive. After the sport, Stokes was quizzed about whether or not he was happy with England’s victory or about his personal efficiency to which he replied, “extra happy with the victory (than scoring a century), it has been a troublesome World Cup for us.”
He additional went on to speak concerning the essential 129-run partnership that he stitched up together with Chris Woakes to place England on observe for a 300-plus rating.
“It was a pleasant wicket to bat on, had some tennis-ball bounce. We (Woakes and himself) constructed a superb partnership, every time there was strain constructing I had a take a look at the scoreboard and reminded myself there was lots of time remaining (within the innings). Tried to take it deep and money in later. He (Woakes) is a real all-rounder for us, he has been a fantastic cricketer for England during the last 2-3 years and at present he proved it,” Stokes added.
Coming to the match, Ben Stokes’ century and Moeen Ali‘s three-wicket haul helped England clinch 160 runs win in opposition to the Netherlands within the fortieth match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Pune.
Dutch gamers displayed a disappointing efficiency within the recreation with each bat and ball in opposition to England. Whereas, England managed to seal their second win within the match.
After profitable the toss, England opted to bat first and posted a complete of 339/9. In reply, the Dutch group bought off to a superb begin however didn’t capitalise on these alternatives.
England’s scientific bowling spell ended their innings on 179 runs guaranteeing a large 160-run victory for England.
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