The defeat towards South Africa not solely dented group’s morale, but additionally gave an enormous jolt to their Web Run Price (NRR), which is right down to -1.248.
England cricket group suffered a humiliating loss towards South Africa in World Cup 2023 match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday. Chasing a mammoth 400, the Jos Buttler-led aspect bought bundled out for a mere 170 in 22 overs. The defending champions now face a troublesome activity as a way to qualify for the World Cup semifinals.
The defeat not solely dented group’s morale, but additionally gave an enormous jolt to their Web Run Price (NRR), which is right down to -1.248. The aspect now’s languishing on the ninth place in World Cup 2023 factors desk with 5 extra matches to go.
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How can England nonetheless make it to World Cup semi-final?
Whereas will probably be an uphill activity, the defending champions nonetheless have a sensible likelihood of getting by to
the highest 4.
England’s subsequent 5 remaining matches will probably be a do or die as they’ll’t afford to lose a match. Assuming they win all 5 remaining video games, the group would attain 12 factors, which must be sufficient for them to qualify offered their poor NRR is improved as nicely.
England’s subsequent 5 matches are towards Sri Lanka, India, Australia, Netherlands, and Pakistan. The group can take an opportunity on enhancing their NRR with matches towards Sri Lanka and Netherlands.
England will subsequent face India on October 29 in Lucknow.
England Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wooden, Chris Woakes.