England vs Netherlands Highlights ODI World Cup 2023: Ben Stokes ton, spinners guide England to a massive 160-run win in Pune

England record big win over Netherlands

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Paul van Meekeran (4) is stumped by Jos Buttler off Moeen Ali and with that, the Dutch team's entire innings fold for 179 in 37.2 overs. England registered a massive 160-run win. This is their third-biggest win in the ODI World Cup. Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid were clinical with spin and bagged three wickets each. England reach number 7 with four points in two wins.

Netherlands batters were no match against the quality bowling from the English after conceding 339 runs. For England, Ben Stokes' century and Dawid Malan's knock of 87 paved the way for a big total for the defending champions and then the bowlers did their part to bundle Netherlands out inside 40 overs.

Netherlands vs England Live Score

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Aryan Dutt failed to read the googly from Adil Rashid and paid the price by getting clean bowled for 1.

NED - 174/9 in 36.4 overs

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Roelof van der Merwe (0) is caught by Adil Rashid off Moeen Ali and with that, the Dutch have lost their eighth wicket in the big run chase. The English spinners have been very tidy.

NED - 167/8 in 35.4 overs

NED vs ENG Live Score: Netherlands 7 down

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A couple of wickets for English spinners. First Moeen Ali got Scott Edwards caught in the deep for 38 and soon after Logan van Beek was dismissed by Adil Rashid for 2 by getting caught at the short-fine leg.

NED - 166/7 in 35 overs

At the end of 30 overs, Netherlands have reached 140/5. Scott Edwards (27*) and Teja Nidamanuru (20*) have shared a stand of 36 off 27 balls. The asking rate is now 10 runs per over.

NED - 140/5 in 30 overs

ODI World Cup 2023: NED 115/5 after 26 Overs | WICKET

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Adil Rashid was sent off by Bas de Leede, who quickly delivered the ball, skidding it through from front of the hand. Bas de Leede then forced it into the off-side net, resulting in a 10(12) goal.

NED 115/5 after 26 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: NED 90/4 after 23 Overs | WICKET

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Sybrand Engelbrecht, trying to improve his performance, was caught by Woakes. He cleared his front leg to go over mid-on but didn't get the required elevation. Woakes then took an overhead catch, resulting in a successful bowling change.

NED 90/4 after 23 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: NED 70/3 after 18 Overs

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Moeen Ali and Barresi collaborated in a successful match, with Barresi completing one run and Moeen Ali breaking the partnership with a run-out, resulting in a 37(62) score.

NED 70/3 after 18 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: NED 52/2 after 14 Overs

Moeen is taken apart by Barresi, who hits him for four and a six off back-to-back balls in a 14-run over.

NED 52/2 after 14 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: NED 23/2 after 10 Overs

The last two overs yield only two runs. David Willey effectively varies his lengths, while Chris Woakes consistently generates significant swing. The Netherlands is currently struggling to make progress in this chase.

NED 23/2 after 10 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: NED 19/2 after 6 Overs

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Colin Ackermann edges the ball behind to the wicketkeeper as David Willey maintains a line just outside the off-stump. Ackermann initially expected the ball to come in, but it continued to move along the angle, resulting in the edge.

NED 19/2 after 6 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: NED 12/1 after 5 Overs

Wesley Barresi and Max O'Dowd open the innings for Netherlands.

David Willey delivers a sequence of deliveries to Barresi, who manages to keep his wicket intact but doesn't score any runs.Wesley Barresi secures the first boundary for the Netherlands as David Willey bowls on the pads, allowing Barresi to flick it fine for a four to the boundary.

Chris Woakes takes a wicket as Max O'Dowd offers a simple catch at mid-off, which is safely taken by Moeen Ali.

NED 12/1 after 5 Overs | WICKET

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 339/9 after 50 Overs | End of First Innings

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The final over begins with a WIDE from Van Beek. A full toss gives Stokes the opportunity to launch it over the long-on fence for a boundary. However, Stokes' innings concludes as he mishits a shot off the toe end of his bat, and the ball is taken by the fielder at long-off. Gus Atkinson manages to score two runs off the last delivery.

ENG 339/9 after 50 Overs | End of First Innings

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 327/8 after 49 Overs

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Chris Woakes joins the celebration with a powerful slog through the on-side, sending the ball soaring for a SIX. He follows it up with a FOUR, executing an upper cut over the third man, and this boundary propels Woakes to his fifty!

Bas de Leede dismisses Willey, who attempts a powerful swing but doesn't connect well, and the ball is caught at long-on by Sybrand Engelbrecht. De Leede claims two wickets and concedes 17 runs in the over. Willey is out for 6 runs, including one six.

ENG 327/8 after 49 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 310/6 after 48 Overs

Ben Stokes achieves a century by executing a reverse sweep through third man, marking his first century in a World Cup tournament.

ENG 310/6 after 48 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 270/6 after 45 Overs

Ben Stokes impresses with a FOUR through the covers and a SIX over deep mid-wicket. A review keeps him alive after a glove touch. A Free Hit leads to another SIX, accumulating 24 runs in the over.

ENG 270/6 after 45 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 215/6 after 40 Overs

Ben Stokes goes for a pull against de Leede, and the ball heads straight towards the fine leg fielder. Aryan Dutt dives forward in an attempt to reach it but can't hold on. In Ackermann's over, Chris Woakes skillfully uses his crease to drive through extra cover for a FOUR, bringing a much-needed boundary for England. The over yields eight runs in total.

ENG 215/6 after 40 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 192/6 after 35 Overs | WICKET

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Ben Stokes attempts a pull shot against de Leede, but an outstanding effort by Max O'Dowd at deep mid-wicket prevents two runs. Aryan Dutt comes back for another spell and dismisses Moeen Ali. Ali misjudges his heave on the off side and is caught at deep cover.

ENG 192/6 after 35 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 183/5 after 30 Overs | WICKET

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BUTTLER FALLS! He chips a length delivery straight to mid-off, his bat twisting in his hands. Van Meekeren secures another crucial breakthrough.

ENG 183/5 after 30 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 167/4 after 28 Overs | WICKET

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Harry Brook is dismissed by Bas de Leede after attempting a pull shot, resulting in a top-edge caught by Ackermann at deep square. Brook scored 11 runs from 16 balls.

ENG 167/4 after 28 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 139/3 after 22 Overs | WICKET

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In a rapid succession of events during the 21st and 22nd overs, England lost two crucial wickets. Firstly, Logan van Beek bowled out Joe Root as he attempted a reverse-scoop, only to have his stumps shattered, leaving England at 135/2. Shortly after, an unfortunate run-out marked the end of a promising innings for Dawid Malan, who had scored 87 runs. These back-to-back dismissals added a significant twist to the match.

ENG 139/3 after 22 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 101/1 after 16 Overs

England reaches the 100-run mark in 15.5 overs. Colin Ackermann, a spinner, is brought into the attack, while Roelof van der Merwe bowls from the other end. Root and Malan are accumulating singles, with nine runs scored in the last two overs.

ENG 101/1 after 16 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 70/1 after 10 Overs

The PowerPlay phase concludes, and Paul van Meekeren, the first-change bowler, enters the scene, giving away only a single run in his first over.

ENG 70/1 after 10 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 48/1 after 7 Overs | WICKET

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Bairstow, after scoring 15 runs with 2 fours, was caught by van Meekeren off Aryan Dutt's delivery. Bairstow's shot went to short fine leg, resulting in an easy catch.

ENG 48/1 after 7 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 42/0 after 5 Overs

Aryan Dutt bowled a tight fifth over, following another costly over from van Beek. Dutt conceded two more fours and overpitched, allowing Malan and Bairstow to each score a boundary.

ENG 42/0 after 5 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 29/0 after 3 Overs

Malan has made a good start, reaching 20 runs from just 10 balls, including five fours. He took on van Beek with three successive fours and then hit Dutt for two more consecutive fours.

ENG 29/0 after 3 Overs

ENG vs NED ODI World Cup 2023: Match Begins

Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan have come to the crease to start the game. Aryan Dutt will be in charge of the Netherlands bowling attack.

ENG vs NED ODI World Cup 2023: Playing XI

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

What Scott Edwards said after the Toss?

Scott Edwards said, "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."

What Jos Butler said after the Toss?

Jos Buttler said, "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."