ICC World Cup 2023: Ben Stokes gives England thumping victory

PUNE: Following a string of losses, England secured a much-needed victory against the Netherlands, triumphing by a commanding 160-run margin in tonight's match.

England set a formidable target of 340 runs, a daunting challenge for the Netherlands. Despite commendable efforts from Teja Nidamanuru (41*), Baressi (37), Sybrand (33), and Edwards (38), they were unable to convert their contributions into substantial scores. Consequently, the Netherlands was bowled out for 179 runs, with Moeen Ali (3/42) and Adil Rashid (3/54) claiming three wickets each.

England approached their innings cautiously, with an early dismissal for opener Jonny Bairstow. However, Dawid Malan (87) and Joe Root established a solid partnership. After their departures, the middle order faltered. It was the 129-run partnership between Ben Stokes (108) and Chris Woakes (51) that revitalized the innings, with Stokes reaching his century. Thanks to their efforts, England posted a total of 339/9 in their 50 overs, with Bas de Leede taking three wickets for the Netherlands.

Looking ahead, England's final match will be against Pakistan on November 11, while the Netherlands will face India in a non-decisive fixture on November 12.

Scorecard

England:339/9 (50 overs)

Netherlands: 179/10 (37.2 overs)