England vs Netherlands Match Highlights & Results

Right then, that is it from this game where England registers a huge win while Netherlands slips further down. The action now moves to Bengaluru where New Zealand takes on Sri Lanka with qualification to the knockouts on the line. That game will begin be played on 9th November, Thursday at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Jos Buttler, the victorious skipper of England says that it was a great performance and they were desperate for the win. Mentions that it was a great start from Dawid Malan and the partnership between Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes was fantastic. On Stokes, he says that he is always there to stand up when they need someone to do that. Mentions that 339 was a really good score. Shares that the toss is an interesting aspect of the World Cup but feels that they have not done well even after winning the toss. On Woakes, he says that he is a skillful cricketer and sets the tone with the ball along with David Willey. On the game against Pakistan, he says that it is a huge game in what has been a disappointing tournament. Adds that they will prepare well and are looking forward to it.

Scott Edwards, the captain of Netherlands says that it is obviously a disappointing performance. Adds that they didn't start well with the ball but were able to pull things back in the middle overs but then let them get away with it at the death. Tells that is the same old story with the bat as the wicket was a good one and credits England for their batting. Mentions that it is about balance when chasing as you need to score quick runs in the Powerplay while also needing wickets in the middle. Says that they have been good in patches but they will need to do it for longer periods. Ends by saying that it will be an amazing atmosphere against India in Bengaluru and they are looking forward to it.

Ben Stokes is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant hundred. He says that he is more pleased to get the win than his knock. Adds that it has been a tough World Cup for them and it is nice to get back up. Shares that it was a typical Pune surface but felt that the balls bowled on a back of a length had tennis ball bounce. States he looked up to the scoreboard whenever he felt pressure and it certainly helped. On Chris Woakes, he says that he is a pretty experienced cricketer and a genuine all-rounder. Further adds that he showed tonight how great a cricketer he has been for the past two years. On whether he thought about going home for his knee surgery, he says that he does not want to leave his team hanging.

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Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, England posted a big total on the board courtesy of a nice half-century from Dawid Malan at the start but the main credit goes to an exceptional hundred from Ben Stokes who took his team out of trouble after struggling in the middle overs. He was also well supported by Chris Woakes who registered a fine fifty as well. Bas de Leede was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets while Aryan Dutt and Logan van Beek picked up a couple each. Paul van Meekeren chipped in with one too. While chasing, Netherlands did show some fight with a couple of good partnerships but they needed a lot more than that and the target proved to be too much for them in the end.

England, on the other hand, were all over the Dutch with Chris Woakes and David Willey both making the ball talk and moving it both ways and the batters had no answers to it. Both of them picked up a wicket and set the tone for them. They allowed a stand to build but a miscommunication between the batters gave them the opportunity to break it and they took with both hands. Adil Rashid then got another breakthrough in the middle overs to put their opponents further on the back foot. They also dropped a few chances but that didn't cost them much. Once Moeen Ali got rid off the Netherlands skipper which was also his first wicket in this World Cup, they were able to gain full control of the game. Ali and Rashid shared six wickets equally and absolutely ran through the lower order of the Dutch to confirm the win.

Netherlands got off to a very sluggish start as they found it hard to score runs against some quality pace bowling from England and lost a couple of wickets early on. Wesley Barresi struggled initially but he along with Sybrand Engelbrecht steadied the ship for a bit with a 55-run stand before the former lost his wicket due to a mix-up in the middle which was also their 10th run out in this World Cup which is an unwanted record for them. Their skipper, Scott Edwards came in after that but even before he could settle in, Sybrand was dismissed trying to up the ante. Then Teja Nidamanuru joined his captain and both of them slowly started to change gears and found the boundaries while also rotating the strike well with good running between the wickets. However, as the required rate was creeping up, Edwards failed to execute his big shot and lost his wicket and after that, the lower order fell like nine pins. Teja Nidamanuru remained unbeaten on 41 but they faced a massive defeat which now threatens their qualification chances for the Champions Trophy.

England finally win another game in this World Cup! This is only their second victory of the tournament and they completely outplayed Netherlands here to get a comprehensive win by 160 runs. These are also two important points to keep them in contention for direct qualification to the Champions Trophy 2025.

Moeen Ali to Paul van Meekeren, OUT! st Jos Buttler b Moeen Ali.OUT! STUMPED! All over for Netherlands! A thumping win for England! Moeen Ali sees the batter advance and bowls it flatter and quicker, outside off, Paul van Meekeren advances but fails to get behind the line as he looked to go back over the bowler's head. The ball keeps straight and beats him all ends up. Jos Buttler takes his time and disturbs the woodwork on the second attempt. Moeen Ali finishes with three wickets and England win by 160 runs!

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Drops it short, on off, Teja Nidamanuru shuffles and clips it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.

Adil Rashid to Paul van Meekeren, No run.Slows it up this time, full and outside off, Paul van Meekeren goes for a swipe across the line again but gets deceived in the flight as the ball spins past his outside edge.

Adil Rashid to Paul van Meekeren, Four!FOUR! Nicely swept! Adil Rashid loops it up, full and turning away, outside off, Paul van Meekeren shuffles a bit and goes for the sweep straight away. He rolls his wrists to ride on top of the bounce and hits it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren is the last man in.

Adil Rashid to Aryan Dutt, OUT! b Adil Rashid.OUT! CASTLED! Another fine googly from Adil Rashid does the trick! He floats this up, full and around off, turns in sharply, Aryan Dutt prods forward to defend but plays down the wrong line and the ball goes through the gap between bat and pad to rattle the stumps. England one wicket away from the win now!

Adil Rashid to Aryan Dutt, No run.A googly now, short and on middle, turns in, Aryan Dutt stays back to play at it but misses as the ball loops up off his pads to first slip where Joe Root collects it.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Another short delivery, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for one.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, Four!FOUR! Fine shot! Adil Rashid drags his length back and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru once again moves on his back foot and smacks it past mid-wicket for a boundary.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Short again from Ali, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru moves back and nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Moeen Ali to Aryan Dutt, 1 run.Short and around off, Aryan Dutt punches it wide of mid off for a single.

Aryan Dutt is the next batter in for Netherlands.

Moeen Ali to Roelof van der Merwe, OUT! c Adil Rashid b Moeen Ali.OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Another Dutch batter departs while trying the sweep! Moeen Ali gives the ball air and bowls it around off, Roelof van der Merwe moves leg side initially and gives himself room to play the reverse sweep. The ball spins in and he is too late to swing his bat. He gets this one off the splice of the bat and lobs towards short third man where Adil Rashid reverse cups it with ease. Moeen Ali has his second wicket.

Moeen Ali to Roelof van der Merwe, No run.Fires it in, turning down leg, Roelof van der Merwe uses his feet to push it away and gets pinged on the pads. Not much of an appeal as the ball was going down leg.

Moeen Ali to Roelof van der Merwe, No run.Fullish delivery, on off, Roelof van der Merwe blocks it out off the front foot safely.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.A bit short, at the stumps, Teja Nidamanuru clips it away in front of mid-wicket for a single.

Adil Rashid to Roelof van der Merwe, No run.Bowls a googly, full and turning in, on middle, Roelof van der Merwe looks to defend but the ball spins in and raps him on the pads. A stifled appeal for LBW which is turned down as the ball was sliding down leg.

Roelof van der Merwe walks out to bat now.

Adil Rashid to Logan van Beek, OUT! c Dawid Malan b Adil Rashid.OUT! CAUGHT! Adil Rashid gets his second wicket now and Netherlands are now 7 down! Adil Rashid loops it up this time, googly and outside off, Logan van Beek goes for the sweep from way out in front. He fails to ride on top of the bounce by rolling his wrist as the ball gets a bit big on him and he gets a top edge that balloons towards short fine leg where Dawid Malan settles under it and completes the simplest of catches.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Drops it short this time, on off, Teja Nidamanuru rocks back and pulls it in the air but wide of deep square leg for a single.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Even slower this time, full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru leans on and defends it on the off side again.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Flatter delivery, on off, Teja Nidamanuru punches it from the crease towards short extra cover.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Gives the ball air, full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru stays leg side of the ball and blocks it out on the off side.

Moeen Ali to Logan van Beek, 2 runs.Fuller and around off, Logan van Beek reaches out off the front foot and paddles it wide of fine leg for a couple of runs to get off the mark.

Logan van Beek is the next man in.

Moeen Ali to Scott Edwards, OUT! c Dawid Malan b Moeen Ali.OUT! TAKEN! Moeen Ali gets his first wicket of this World Cup! End of what was a good stand for the Netherlands! Moeen Ali offers flight, full and outside off, Scott Edwards gets tempted by the flight and tries to go over mid off. He uses his feet to get to the pitch of the delivery and lofts but does not a proper connection. Ends up lobbing it tamely to Dawid Malan there who makes no mistake. Netherlands lose their skipper and they are now 6 down!

Moeen Ali to Scott Edwards, No run.A bit short, at the stumps, pushed off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Moeen Ali to Scott Edwards, No run.Full and on off, Scott Edwards gets on the front foot and clips it to mid-wicket.

Moeen Ali to Scott Edwards, No run.A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Fired in by Moeen Ali, on off and middle, Scott Edwards reaches out in front to reverse paddle it on the off side. The ball spins in to hit Edwards on the back thigh. Jos Buttler has a word with Moeen Ali and decides not to review.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Shorter and flatter, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru stays back in his crease and flicks it through square leg  for a single.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Pulls the length back and bowls it around off, Teja Nidamanuru opens the face of his bat and slices it wide of point for a single.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Fuller again, Scott Edwards walks across and reaches out in front. He fetches the sweep from outside off and hits it to deep square leg for a single.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Another googly, full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru reads it well and drives it through mid on for a run.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, 2 runs.Floats it up again, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru strides forward and drives it to the left of long off for a couple of runs.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Dishes out the googly, slower and outside off, Scott Edwards goes for a swipe across the line but drags hi shot towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, No run.Pushed through, on off, Scott Edwards drives firmly but straight to mid off.

Drinks! Netherlands have shifted their gears now but they will need to maintain this till the end if they even want to get anywhere near the total. This partnership between Scott Edwards and Teja Nidamanuru will be the key for them while England knows that a wicket here and they can quickly wrap things up.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.This is bowled short, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru nudges it wide of mid-wicket and sets off for a single but a diving stop there by the fielder prevents the single.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, Six!SIX! Smart batting! Moeen Ali floats it up, on off, Teja Nidamanuru gives himself room to free his arms and swings through the line. He lofts it over mid off and clears the fence for a maximum. 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.

Moeen Ali to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Drops it short, around off, Scott Edwards opens the bat face and steers it wide of point for a single.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.A bit full, on middle and leg, Teja Nidamanuru gets inside the line and flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Turning into the pads, a bit short, Teja Nidamanuru turns this one away to square leg.

Moeen Ali to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Bowls it short, on the leg-stump line, Teja Nidamanuru backs away but punches it straight to extra cover.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, No run.Delivers it on a length, pushed back to the bowler by Scott Edwards.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, Four!FOUR! Pulled away in the gap! Back of a length, over middle, Scott Edwards swivels and controls the pull to hit it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, No run.This is bowled on a fullish length, on off, Scott Edwards drills it hard towards the bowler. Gus Atkinson collects it cleanly but misses the shy at the batting end and Edwards is in any way when the throw comes in.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, Four!FOUR! Powered down the ground! Gus Atkinson lands it on a length, on off, Scott Edwards clears his front leg and winds up to pummel this one wide of mid on for a boundary.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, No run.Serves it on a hard length again, on off, Scott Edwards pushes it gently to the right of the bowler. Teja Nidamanuru wants a single but Edwards says no.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, No run.Seaming away, on a hard length, just outside off, Scott Edwards hangs back and taps it from right under his eyes towards point.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Quicker, short and outside off, Scott Edwards waits for it and steers it very late towards short third man for a quick run.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, Leg bye.Another short delivery, on leg, Teja Nidamanuru misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg, there is another mix-up but the batters gets across for the leg bye in the end.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Short again and outside off, Scott Edwards cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Halt! Scott Edwards has taken a glancing blow to his helmet and the umpires have asked the physio to come on for the mandatory concussion check. The assessment is complete and we are all good to go now.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, No run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Scott Edwards goes for the reverse-sweep this time but misses as the ball goes off his forearm onto his helmet and rolls to the leg side. A mandatory concussion check will happen now.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, No run.A bit short and on middle, Scott Edwards moves back and pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, No run.Floated, full and on middle, Scott Edwards goes down and sweeps it straight to short fine leg.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Touch fuller and on off, Teja Nidamanuru dead-bats it as the ball rolls towards mid off.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Short of a length again, on off, Teja Nidamanuru dabs it straight to point.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Pitches this one up and outside off, Scott Edwards slices it towards deep point for a run.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.On a length and around off, Teja Nidamanuru steers it towards third man for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, Six!SIX! Up, up and away! Gus Atkinson bangs this one short and around middle, Teja Nidamanuru picks up the length early and absolutely hammers it way over the deep square leg fence into the second tier for another biggie.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Back of a length and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru slashes hard at it but misses.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.A leg-break now, tossed up, full and on off, Teja Nidamanuru steers it wide of short third man where the fielder dives to his left to make a good stop. They cross.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Flighted, full and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru blocks it out.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.A googly now, full and on middle, turning in, Teja Nidamanuru defends it on the front foot.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, Six!SIX! Teja Nidamanuru gets into the act now! This is floated, full and on middke, Teja Nidamanuru looks to slog it away but mistimes it high in the air. However, the ball has enough legs to clear the long on fence for a biggie and the ball just gets plugged on the ground.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Goes short and on middle, Scott Edwards moves back and punches it towards long on for a single.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, 2 runs.Tossed up, full and on middle, Scott Edwards drags his sweep towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.On a length and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru stabs it back to the bowler.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Short of a length and on middle, Scott Edwards pulls it hard towards deep square leg where the fielder runs to his right and dives to stop it. Only a single is taken.

Gus Atkinson to Scott Edwards, No run.Back of a length and on off, Scott Edwards keeps it out to the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.DROPPED! David Willey is the culprit here! This is short of a length and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru miscues his pull shot in the air, Willey at mid on is standing well inside has to run backwards, he reaches the ball but spills it out in the end. They cross. Teja gets a second life!

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Fuller and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru drills it straight to mid off.

Gus Atkinson to Teja Nidamanuru, 2 Leg byes.Buzzers! This is on a good length and on leg, Teja Nidamanuru misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper, the batters sets off for the leg bye as Jos Buttler throws it at the bowler's end where the mid off fielder fumbles and allows another leg bye run.

Gus Atkinson (4-0-23-0) returns to the attack.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, Six!SIX! BANG! Scott Edwards goes big now! This is fligthed, full and around middle, Scott Edwards goes down and looks to slog it away but loses his bottom hand as he connects with the ball. However, he still generates enough power and placement is good too as the ball sails over the wide long on fence for a biggie. 16 runs and a wicket from the over!

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Short again and on leg, Teja Nidamanuru clips it through square leg for one.

Adil Rashid to Teja Nidamanuru, Four!FOUR! Teja Nidamanuru gets off the mark in style! Adil Rashid drags his length back again, outside off, a googly too, Teja Nidamanuru moves back and thrashes it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.

Teja Nidamanuru is the new man in.

Adil Rashid to Bas de Leede, OUT! b Adil Rashid.OUT! DRAGGED ON! Adil Rashid gets a wicket now! He once again pushes this quicker through the air, short and on middle, skids through, Bas de Leede makes room and looks to cut again but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball deflects onto the stumps. A bit unlucky for Bas de Leede but Netherlands lose half their side now.

Adil Rashid to Bas de Leede, Four!FOUR! Nicely played! This is flatter, short and on middle, skids through, Bas de Leede backs away and cuts it very, very late past short third man for a boundary.

Adil Rashid to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Scott Edwards heaves it with not much timing towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

David Willey to Bas de Leede, No run.Another full delivery, on middle, Bas de Leede tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

David Willey to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Pulls his length back now around off, Scott Edwards steers it towards third man for one.

David Willey to Scott Edwards, No run.Pitched up and on middle, Scott Edwards drives it straight back to the bowler.

David Willey to Scott Edwards, No run.Fuller and outside off, Scott Edwards miscues his cut towards point.

David Willey to Bas de Leede, 1 run.On a length and around off, Bas de Leede runs it down to third man for a run.

David Willey to Bas de Leede, Four!FOUR! Nice shot! David Willey lands this short of a length and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Bas de Leede gets into a good position and pulls it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Adil Rashid to Bas de Leede, 1 run.Looped up, full and on off, Bas de Leede drills it towards long off for one.

Adil Rashid to Bas de Leede, No run.Flighted, full and on off, Bas de Leede drives it to the left of the bowler where Adil Rashid dives to that side to stop it.

Adil Rashid to Bas de Leede, No run.Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns away, Bas de Leede taps it to the off side.