England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who produced a match-winning efficiency towards the Netherlands and in addition introduced up his maiden ton within the World Cup, was extra happy with the staff’s victory moderately than reaching his private milestone. Stokes took on the opposition bowlers, scoring at a brisk charge, pushing England’s rating to 300 plus and maintaining their hopes of sealing a spot within the ICC Champions Trophy alive. After the sport, Stokes was quizzed about whether or not he was happy with England’s victory or about his personal efficiency to which he replied, “extra happy with the victory (than scoring a century), it has been a tricky World Cup for us.”

He additional went on to speak concerning the essential 129-run partnership that he stitched up together with Chris Woakes to place England on observe for a 300-plus rating.

“It was a pleasant wicket to bat on, had some tennis-ball bounce. We (Woakes and himself) constructed a very good partnership, at any time when there was stress constructing I had a take a look at the scoreboard and reminded myself there was loads of time remaining (within the innings). Tried to take it deep and money in later. He (Woakes) is a real all-rounder for us, he has been a terrific cricketer for England during the last 2-3 years and as we speak he proved it,” Stokes added.

Coming to the match, Ben Stokes’ century and Moeen Ali‘s three-wicket haul helped England clinch 160 runs win towards the Netherlands within the fortieth match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Pune.

Dutch gamers displayed a disappointing efficiency within the sport with each bat and ball towards England. Whereas, England managed to seal their second win within the event.

After profitable the toss, England opted to bat first and posted a complete of 339/9. In reply, the Dutch staff obtained off to a very good begin however didn’t capitalise on these alternatives.

England’s scientific bowling spell ended their innings on 179 runs guaranteeing an enormous 160-run victory for England.