World Cup 2023: Buttler rues missed probabilities after England exits match after Australia loss

England captain Jos Buttler mentioned his facet’s incapability to grab its probabilities price dearly because it fell 33 runs quick in opposition to Australia on the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.

“Lots of frustration. I think our bowling performance [was good]. Those are two guys [David Warner and Travis Head] who try to set the tone by being aggressive. Taking those two wickets was crucial. [But] There was a frustrating partnership from Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc. We could have wrapped it up a little quicker,” Buttler mentioned after the match.

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Getting collectively at 244 for eight, Zampa and Starc added 38 runs for the ninth wicket and helped the facet to 286 runs.

In reply, England misplaced two early wickets however regarded heading in the right direction to get its second win of the World Cup, with Dawid Malan and Ben Stokes placing collectively 84 runs for the third wicket. A meek show by the center order, nevertheless, meant the momentum fizzled out and England crashed out of the World Cup.

“The guys who we have been selecting have been top players, they’ve been the best. Jonny’s dismissal [on the first delivery] today is the kind of thing that keeps happening. My own form has been the most frustrating. It is a pivotal position in the batting lineup,” Buttler mentioned.

Orchestrating England’s slide by means of the center was Adam Zampa who braved the dew and ended with 3/21 in 10 overs and picked the important thing wickets of Buttler, Stokes, and Moeen Ali.

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“It got quite wet early. Probably earlier than we expected. Still felt like the first 20 overs, the wicket was still slow. Difficult to get wickets but we did well to get the asking rate up. The ball got swapped at the around 40-over mark,” Zampa mentioned.

While Zampa relished his contribution with the bat, he mentioned his exploits with the ball had been extra satisfying.

“I’d say tonight is as satisfying as it feels after an ODI. Bowling to lefties Malan, Stokes, and Ali – they are quality players. My length control was as good as it seemed.”