World Cup 2023: England Beat Netherlands By 160 Runs To Keep Champions Trophy Qualification Hopes Alive

Pune: England clinched their second victory in the World Cup, dominating the Netherlands with a resounding 160-run win on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, England posted a formidable total of 339 for 9 and then bowled out the Dutch for just 179 runs in 37.2 overs, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the Champions Trophy 2025 alive.

England’s batting lineup finally found some form, with Ben Stokes leading the charge with a brisk 84-ball century (108), supported by Dawid Malan (87) and Chris Woakes (51), both contributing fifties to the total.

In response, Teja Nidamanuru was the highest scorer for the Netherlands with an unbeaten 41, while Wesley Barresi (37), Sybrand Engelbrecht (33), and Scott Edwards (38) failed to capitalize on their promising starts.

The spin duo of Adil Rashid (3/54) and Moeen Ali (3/42) shone for the defending champions, each claiming three wickets in a stellar bowling performance. England’s victory keeps their Championship Trophy qualification hopes alive.

Brief Score: England: 339 for 9 in 50 overs (Ben Stokes 108; Bas de Leede 3/74, Aryan Dutt 2/67) beat Netherlands: 179/10 in 37.2 overs (Teja Nidamanuru 41 not out; Adil Rashid 3/54, Moeen Ali 3/42) by 160 runs.