Australia secured their fifth consecutive win and inched closer to a spot in the semifinals, while England’s World Cup campaign came to a disappointing end in a thrilling match held at Ahmedabad. This match marked the conclusion of an illustrious eight-year chapter in white-ball cricket history for England, as they were unable to defend their crown.
The beginning of England’s title defense seemed promising as Dawid Malan and Ben Stokes built an 84-run partnership for the third wicket, but their hopes were dashed when Jos Buttler was dismissed for just one run, trying to take on Australia’s spin sensation, Adam Zampa. Zampa finished the night with outstanding figures of 3 for 21, solidifying his position as the top wicket-taker in the tournament.
England showed some resilience with a better batting display despite early losses, thanks to Malan and Stokes, both scoring half-centuries. However, their hopes faded as Pat Cummins removed Malan shortly after he reached his fifty. Although Stokes provided glimpses of brilliance, his slow-paced 64 and a soft dismissal to Zampa further dimmed England’s chances.
Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes contributed with handy knocks, but the mounting asking rate proved too much for England to overcome. In the end, Australia’s all-round performance secured a 33-run victory.
Australia’s win, after an uncertain start to their campaign, put them on the brink of qualifying for the semifinals. Notable contributions came from Marnus Labuschagne, Cam Green, Steve Smith, and Marcus Stoinis, adding weight to their total.
Australia’s innings had a cautious start, with early wickets falling, but Labuschagne and Smith took control, only to be dismissed by Adil Rashid in quick succession. Cameron Green and Labuschagne steadied the ship, with Green providing valuable boundaries. However, a late cameo from Zampa ensured that Australia finished with a competitive total.
This victory marked Australia’s fifth consecutive win, while England faced their sixth defeat in seven games, making it increasingly difficult for them to secure a spot in the Champions Trophy. The match highlighted Australia’s resurgence and England’s struggles in a World Cup full of surprises.
Brief Scores: Australia: 286 in 49.3 overs (Marnus Labuschagne 71, Cameron Green 47; Chris Woakes 4-54, Adil Rashid 2-38) England: 253 in 48.1 overs (Ben Stokes 64, Dawid Malan 50; Adam Zampa 3-21) Australia won by 33 runs, solidifying their path to the semifinals.
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