ODI World Cup 2023

‘Bazzball is bizzareball’ – Fans react as England get knocked out of ODI World Cup 2023 after losing to Australia by 33 runs.

In a highly anticipated showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Australia clashed with defending champions England in Match 33 of the ODI World Cup 2023. Jos Buttler, leading the English […]

Nov 4, 2023 10:58 pm

England’s bowlers, spearheaded by the talented Chris Woakes, made a strong start by consistently taking wickets. However, Australia managed to put up a competitive total of 286 runs, setting the stage for a pivotal World Cup battle between these Ashes rivals.

Marnus Labuschagne played a pivotal role for Australia, top-scoring with an impressive 71 runs. Australia, who currently stand in third place in the 10-team table, were eager to enhance their chances of securing a spot in the semi-finals.

Chris Woakes, in particular, proved to be a menace for the Australian batting lineup, finishing with figures of 4-54. He received valuable support from the pace of Mark Wood and the leg-spin of Adil Rashid, each taking two wickets. As the innings came to a close, the Australians had set a competitive target, bolstering their hopes of a semi-final berth.

Adam Zampa shines as Australia triumphs in epic battle against England

In response, England’s innings got off to a rocky start as opener Jonny Bairstow was dismissed without scoring a run. Dawid Malan, however, managed to find some form, contributing 50 runs from 64 balls, including four boundaries and a six. The English hopes were dealt a blow when Joe Root was dismissed for just 13 runs off 17 balls.

Adam Zampa played a pivotal role in the middle overs, securing three crucial wickets by dismissing Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Moeen Ali. England’s lower order put up a spirited fight, but the Australian bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood and Marcus Stoinis, eventually bowled out England for 253 runs, sealing a 33-run victory for Australia.

This win solidified Australia’s position in the race for a spot in the semi-finals, further intensifying the competition in the ODI World Cup 2023. The Player of the Match award was presented to Adam Zampa for his exceptional performance, taking three wickets in his 10 overs while conceding only 21 runs. His contribution with the bat, scoring 29 runs during Australia’s innings, also played a crucial role in securing the victory.