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England’s zombie World Cup briefly revived in beguiling win over Pakistan

It may have been too little too late, but England’s victory to a dreamlike backdrop felt like a form of consolation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

ODI World Cup: England sign off with big win over Pakistan and qualify for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes and David Willey highlighted an all-round show as England sent Pakistan crashing out of the World Cup with a 93-run hammering at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

England beat Pakistan to seal Champions Trophy spot as World Cup debacle ends on positive note

A clear-out is now expected in the ODI team.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

World Cup: Pakistan face uphill task, England aim for Champions Trophy qualification

NEW DELHI: In a high-stakes clash, Pakistan face a near-impossible task of making it to the World Cup semifinals, needing a miraculous win with an unthinkable margin against a charged-up England. New Zealand's victory over Sri Lanka has virtually shattered Pakistan's semifinal hopes, requiring them to beat England by an…

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

Ben Stokes century helps England end five-game losing run with victory over Netherlands

Stokes struck 108 from 84 balls to salvage some hope for England to qualify for the Champions Trophy after a dismal tournament in India

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes scores century as England earn consolation win against Netherlands

Champions Trophy hopes alive despite another wobble

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

World Cup: Ben Stokes, spinners help England snap five-game losing streak with Netherlands rout

NEW DELHI: A dazzling Ben Stokes century was followed by an all-round bowling performance as an already eliminated England snapped their five-game losing streak, beating Netherlands by a mammoth 160 runs at the World Cup in Pune on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Ben Stokes stars as England end five-match losing run with win over Netherlands

Stokes struck 108 from 84 balls.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

England thrash Netherlands to end losing streak at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

A century from Ben Stokes along with fifites from Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes helped England win their first match in five and keep alive their Champions Trophy qualification hopes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

World Cup: England aim to salvage pride and Champions Trophy spot against Netherlands

NEW DELHI: England, having seen their title defence dreams shattered, now shift their focus to restoring their pride and securing a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy as they face a determined Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023