Stokes, spinners star in England’s win over Netherlands as they keep their Champions Trophy hopes alive

Batting first after successful the toss, England put up a powerful 339/9 on the board. Whereas Stokes top-scored for the group, opener Dawid Malan contributed 87 off 74 balls. Rashid (3/54), Moeen (3/42) and David Willey (2/19) then mixed to bowl out Netherlands for 179 in 37.2 overs.

England lost Jonny Bairstow (15) cheaply once more as he top-edged an tried a pull off Aryan Dutt. Malan and Joe Root (28) then added 85 for the second wicket earlier than the latter perished to Logan van Beek, fully making a mockery of his reverse scoop and getting bowled between his legs.

Malan was trying good for his second hundred of the World Cup, however was run out 13 brief after being despatched again by Stokes, trying a dangerous run. Malan’s spectacular knock featured 10 fours and two sixes. Whilst Stokes held one find yourself and located essential boundaries, England misplaced Harry Brook (11), Jos Buttler (5) and Moeen (4) to stumble to 192/6.

Chris Woakes (51 off 45), nevertheless, gave good firm to Stokes because the duo added 129 runs for the seventh wicket. Woakes clubbed 5 fours and a six earlier than falling to Bas de Leede. Stokes went on to finish a superb ton, hitting six fours and as many sixes earlier than being dismissed within the remaining over.

Chasing an enormous goal, Netherlands have been by no means within the hunt. Max O’Dowd’s (5) poor run continued as he chipped Woakes to mid-on. Colin Ackermann (0) then perished to a magnificence from Willey exterior off stump. Wesley Barresi scored 37 off 62, however was run out following a weird mix-up to depart Netherlands in bother at 68/3 within the 18th over.

Teja Nidamanuru (41* off 34), skipper Scott Edwards (38 off 42) and Sybrand Engelbrecht (33 off 49) supplied some resistance, however the England spinners have been too good for the decrease order, wrapping up the tail in fast time.

–By A Cricket Correspondent