In the 2023 World Cup points table, England have secured the seventh position following a resounding victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday, November 8.
The defending champions convincingly defeated their lower-ranked opponents by a margin of 160 runs, thus putting an end to their five-match losing streak in the tournament.
Ben Stokes played a leading role in England's triumph at the MCA Stadium. The all-rounder scored a match-winning century for the team, ably supported by Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes, who both notched up half-centuries.
Spinners Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid claimed three wickets each, contributing to England's 160-run victory.
Thanks to this victory, England have moved up from the tenth position to the seventh spot in the 2023 World Cup points table. They now have four points from eight matches. Their net run rate has improved from -1.504 to -0.885, all thanks to the substantial 160-run winning margin.
The updated standings are as follows:
The Netherlands have slipped to the tenth position from ninth in the 2023 World Cup points table. They have accumulated four points from eight matches, with their net run rate declining from -1.398 to -1.635. Following today's game, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have also dropped down one position.
Sri Lanka has the opportunity to move up to the seventh position in the 2023 World Cup points table tomorrow. They will be facing New Zealand in their final league-stage match of the 2023 World Cup on November 9 in Bengaluru. Although the Islanders have been eliminated from the competition, they will strive to secure two points and remain in the race for qualifying for the Champions Trophy in 2025.
Meanwhile, New Zealand is in a do-or-die situation, needing a victory tomorrow to keep their hopes alive for the semi-finals.
Tomorrow's weather forecast for Bengaluru predicts heavy rain, and there is a slight chance of the match being abandoned. The situation at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be interesting to watch.
