ENG vs NED HIGHLIGHTS: England Beat Netherlands By 160 Runs

ENG vs NED HIGHLIGHTS, ICC World Cup 2023: England registered their second win in the tournament.

Background

In the 40th match of the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, defending champions England are set to face the Netherlands. Unfortunately for Jos Buttler's team, their World Cup campaign has taken a disastrous turn, unlike anything seen from defending champions. As it stands, England find themselves at the bottom of the points table, even trailing the Netherlands, their opponents in the upcoming game scheduled for November 8 (Wednesday) in Pune.England's campaign has been plagued by a series of disappointments, and they have already been eliminated from contention to defend their title. This has led to discussions and evaluations within the team and cricketing community. England's performances in this World Cup have been far from the aggressive and dynamic ‘Bazball’ approach that was expected. They appeared lackluster and, at times, timid in their seven matches, particularly against India. They seemed vulnerable against every opponent they faced. Some argue that they struggled to adapt to the diverse conditions of the different Indian venues, which contrast with the more consistent conditions in England. As Moeen Ali recently pointed out, the signs of their struggles were evident from the beginning, but they failed to address them.Despite England's current woes, the Netherlands would still regard them as a formidable side and expect them to bounce back.For England, the goal now is to avoid the embarrassment of failing to qualify for the Champions Trophy. In this revised mission, they need a win against the Netherlands, a team that have proven their mettle with two victories in seven games, one more than England. The match on Wednesday carries considerable significance in this context.The match between England and the Netherlands is set to take place on November 8 at 2:00 PM IST at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. A win for either side in this crucial contest could significantly impact their chances of qualifying for the Champions Trophy.Pitch and Weather Report:The cricket pitches at the Pune ground are typically prepared using black soil, and this stadium has hosted a total of nine One Day International (ODI) matches. These pitches are known for favouring batsmen, offering good conditions for run-scoring. The highest team score recorded at this venue in an ODI match is 356, indicating that it is indeed a batting-friendly wicket.The weather forecast for November 8 (Wednesday) in Pune indicates that there is no threat of rain during the day. The temperature is expected to range from 32 degrees Celsius as the high to 22 degrees Celsius as the low. The humidity levels are forecasted to be around 61 percent during the day, which may increase to 78 percent at night. While there is some chance of rain during the night, it is less likely to impact the daytime proceedings.

08/11/2023 21:12:03

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: England win!

England win. They beat the Dutch by 160 runs as Paul van Meekeren is the last man dismissed. NED are bowled out for 179 in 37.2 overs. 

08/11/2023 21:06:38

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: The END is Near

The END is Near. Wickets falling quickly in this innings now. NED- 174/9 in  36.4 overs. Adil Rashid has 3 wickets to his name.

08/11/2023 21:00:09

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Moeen Ali Joins The Party

 Moeen Ali joins the party. He has a wicket against his name as Scott Edwards fails to clear mid-on. This is Moeen's first wicket of the tournament  in fact. The Dutch skipper falls for 38 off 42. NED- 163/6 in 33.5 overs.

08/11/2023 20:21:57

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: BOWLED HIM!

SO half the side back in the pavilion as Adil Rashid sends back Bas de Leede who tried to go for the cut but managed an underedge on to his legs and then to the stumps. NED- 104/5 after 25.3 Overs. They are chasing 340 remember.

08/11/2023 20:18:11

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: David Willey With 2 Wickets

So David Willey has taken two wickets so far. One was a run out while the other one was scalped by Chris Woakes.

08/11/2023 20:15:32

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Another Wicket Down!

Netherlands lose another wicket. They are going nowhere with this chase really. Sybrand Engelbrecht departs for 33 off 49 balls as batter fails to clear mid on and is out caught. NED- 90/4 after 22.4 Overs.

08/11/2023 19:50:25

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: WICKET!

And there's the wicket. It's a run out at the non-striker's end. Wesley Barresi departs for 37 off 62. NED- 68/3 after 17.3 Overs.

08/11/2023 19:44:50

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Moeen Ali In The Attack

 Moeen Ali in the attack. He will bowl the first over post the drinks. 

08/11/2023 19:39:12

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Required Rate Goes Past 8

Even though Netherlands are witnessing a good partnership the required run rate has gone past 8 with 34 overs remaining. After 16 overs, NED- 65/2. Sybrand Engelbrecht (22* off 29), Wesley Barresi (35* off 60). DRINKS BREAK!

08/11/2023 19:13:46

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: End Of Powerplay

Netherlands have managed to score just 23/2 in 10 overs. They need 317 runs from 40 overs.

08/11/2023 19:08:07

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Engelbrecht In At 4

Sybrand Engelbrecht joins Wesley Barresi. Dutch are nowhere near the required run rate.

08/11/2023 18:52:43

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Early Wickets

Early Wickets. The Men in Orange have lost two of them. First O'Dowd, a bit of a soft dismissal in the end as he didn't get any elevation at all and ended up playing a shot straight to mid off, falling for 5 off 11 which was then followed by the wicket of Colin Ackermann who departed for a 2-ball duck. Woakes produced the first wicket, the second one was taken by Willey. NED- 13/2 after 5.4 Overs.

08/11/2023 18:36:54

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Out Come The Dutch Openers

Wesley Barresi, Max O'Dowd begin Netherlands' 340 Chase. Chris Woakes, David Willey with the new ball from the two ends for England.

08/11/2023 17:51:59

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Innings Over

England finish at 339/9. Ben Stokes clearly the stand out performer with 108 off 84 before getting out in the final over. Netherlands need 340 to win.

08/11/2023 17:45:30

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Last Over

49 overs bowled. ENG- 327/8.  Willey has come, hit a six and got out next ball. Now 6 legal deliveries remaining.

08/11/2023 17:44:16

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Fifty And OUT!

 Fifty And OUT for Woakes! But he has done the job, one would reckon. A 129-run stand with Stokes before getting out for 51 in the penultimate over off the bowling of Bas de Leede. 

08/11/2023 17:41:11

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Hundred For Stokes

Hundred For Stokes. What a knock this has been and a partnership between him and Woakes who is also approaching a fifty. Can Woakes get to that mark too? England are past 300. ENG- 310/6 after 48 overs.

08/11/2023 17:08:41

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: END OF OVER 43

7 overs to go, England- 239/6.

08/11/2023 17:07:57

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Fifty For Stokes

Fifty for Ben Stokes. Spirited effort from the all-rounder. England need him to bat through the innings now.

08/11/2023 17:00:31

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Woakes Joins Stokes

Woakes has joined Stokes in the middle and the duo are taking the England innings forward.

08/11/2023 16:51:51

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Moeen Back In Pavilion

Moeen Ali back in the pavilion. Another collapse of sorts from the English batters. This time it's Moeen whose half-hearted shot gets caught at long-off. He goes back for 4 off 15. England- 192/6 in 35.2 overs.

08/11/2023 16:23:12

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Stokes, Moeen In The Middle

Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali In The Middle for England.

08/11/2023 16:20:30

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: WICKET

What's happening here? Another wicket for the Men in Orange. England captin Jos Buttler departs for 5 off 11. What a nightmarish tournament he is having. Toe end of the bat and it's a simple catch for mid-off. ENG- 178/5 after 30.1 Overs. Paul van Meekeren gets a wicket.

08/11/2023 16:15:07

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: England Losing Their Way

 England Losing Their Way once again. Third wicket in quick succession and this time it is Harry Brook who falls. Tries to whack this ball from outside off onto the on side but the connection is far from perfection. Catch taken in the deep. Netherlands take 3/31 suddenly to reduce England to 164/4.

08/11/2023 15:47:52

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: Brook, Stokes In The Middle

Harry Brook, Ben Stokes in the middle for England.

08/11/2023 15:42:46

ENG vs NED LIVE SCORE: England Lose Second Wicket In Quick Succession

And it's a run-out. Malan falls short of a hundred, run out on 87 off 74. Netherlands get two wickets in quick succession. ENG- 139/3 after 21.6 overs.

08/11/2023 15:35:50

ENG vs NED SCORE LIVE: WICKET!

Joe Root falls for 28 off 35 and it is Logan van Beek who gets the breakthrough for the Dutch in Pune. Fails to connect a reverse sweep and Root sees his stumps getting rattled. ENG- 133/2 in 20.2 overs.

08/11/2023 15:06:25

England vs Netherlands Score LIVE: Fifty For Malan

Malan has completed a fifty with Joe Root alongside him in the middle. The two are going along nicely at the moment. ENG- 96/1 after 15 overs.

08/11/2023 14:38:54

England vs Netherlands Score LIVE: WICKET

Netherlands have an early breakthrough. Jonny Bairstow departs. It is Aryan Dutt who gets the breakthrough with the England opener trying for a fancy paddle sweep kind of a shot but fails miserably and manages to give an easy caught chance which is accepted gleefully by the fielder. ENG- 48/1 after 6.6 Overs.

08/11/2023 14:23:41

England vs Netherlands Score LIVE: Good Start For England

Good Start For England in this game. Remember a place in the Champions Trophy still at stake for them. After 5 overs, ENG- 42/0. Jonny Bairstow (13 off 13), Dawid Malan (27 off 17).

08/11/2023 14:04:23

England vs Netherlands Score Live: Here We Go

Bairstow and Malan have started batting. Aryan Dutt bowled the first over.

08/11/2023 13:43:40

England vs Netherlands Score Live: Captains Corner

Scott Edwards: We have spoken about it as a group, need to play good cricket. Proud of the way the guys have played. Two more games for to show more improvement. We have shown good signs as a batting group. Teja Nidamanuru comes in for Zulfiqar.

Jos Buttler: We will have a bat. Looks a good wicket, need to post a good score. Crucial matches for us, we need to win these games. Huge room for improvement. Need to play a good game of cricket. We need to trust in ourselves. Desperate to do things right. Wood and Livingstone are out, Brook and Atkinson are in.

08/11/2023 13:42:57

England vs Netherlands Score Live: Playing XI's

England (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(w/c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid.

Netherlands (Playing XI): Wesley Barresi, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards(w/c), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.

08/11/2023 13:33:53

England vs Netherlands Score Live: Toss

England won the toss and opted to bat first.

08/11/2023 13:25:50

England vs Netherlands Score Live: Record Alert

English skipper Buttler needs only 71 runs to reach 5000 ODI runs, in 151 innings.

08/11/2023 13:13:58

England vs Netherlands Score Live: Head To Head

As of now England and the Netherlands have locked horns six times and the former came out victorious on all occasions.

08/11/2023 13:12:57

England vs Netherlands Score Live: Hello

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