Chris Woakes Levels Ian Botham’s Historic Record As England Beat Netherlands In Cricket World Cup | Cricket News

Experienced all-rounder Chris Woakes turned England’s joint main wicket-taker alongside iconic pacer Ian Botham in World Cups following England’s victory over the Netherlands within the ongoing event on the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. Woakes after taking part in a vital hand with the bat got here on to supply a cheap spell claiming a single wicket in seven overs and conceding simply 19 runs.

He dismissed harmful batter Max ODowd for a rating of 5 with a prolonged supply which was chipped by the batter straight to Moeen Ali at mid-on.

With that wicket, Woakes claimed his thirtieth scalp within the World Cup going degree with Botham who additionally has 30 wickets for England throughout his embellished profession.

With 29 wickets right-arm pacer Phil Defreitas holds the second spot whereas James Anderson who nonetheless continues to place up efficiency for England within the Test format has claimed 27 wickets for the Three Lions within the World Cup.

Spinner Adil Rashid and pacer Mark Wood who’re additionally part of England’s present World Cup squad have 24 wickets every.

After the sport, Ben Stokes hailed Woakes for his distinctive efficiency and stated, “He (Woakes) is a genuine all-rounder for us, he has been a great cricketer for England over the last 2-3 years and today he proved it.”

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

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

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

England’s medical bowling spell ended their innings on 179 runs guaranteeing a large 160-run victory for England.