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With England winning their final group stage clash against Pakistan on Saturday in the ODI World Cup, the 2019 champions also confirmed their Champions Trophy spot. After this 93-run win over Pakistan, the Men in Green officially got knocked out of the semifinal race despite having virtually been out of the scenario post New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Australia also registered their seventh straight win in the tournament, beating Bangladesh by eight wickets.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Friday, November 11, but before that let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
ICC ODI World Cup 2023: India vs Netherlands
In Match 45 of the ODI World Cup 2023, India will go head-to-head against the Netherlands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Men in Blue have stayed undefeated after eight matches in the CWC 2023, while the Dutch haven’t had the campaign, they initially expected it to be. In their final round robin match before the semifinal, the Indian cricket team will be looking to keep their winning momentum at the expense of the Netherlands.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023:
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder: In the 36th match of the WBBL 2023, Perth Scorchers are taking on Sydney Thunder at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. The two teams are currently sitting at the top of the points table with the winner looking to seal the top spot.
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades: The 37th match of the WBBL 2023 is scheduled to be played between the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. In the WBBL standings, while the Stars are reeling at the seventh place, the Hayley Matthews-led side are reeling at the bottom of the table with only two points.
Major cricket events that happened on November 11
Australia completes their highest successful run chase in World Cup history with win over Bangladesh
The Pat Cummins-led side might have had a wobbly start to the season but now enter the semifinals on the back of seven successive wins at the ODI World Cup 2023. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh stitched a crucial 140-run partnership for the second wicket with the latter also registering his highest ODI score. With a comprehensive eight-wicket win, Australia completed their highest-successful run chase in their World Cup history.
England seal Champions Trophy qualification; Pakistan officially out of semifinal race
The reigning champions might not have had a season they would have thought it to be, but with two successive wins in their last league stage matches ensured them a Champions Trophy 2025 qualification. The Jos Buttler-led side beat Pakistan to officially knock them out of the semifinal race by 93 runs.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023:
Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Renegades by 10 wickets
The Sophie Devine-led side beat the Renegades comprehensively by 10 wickets in match 34 of the WBBL 2023. After inviting the Renegades to bat first, the team posted 133/5 in their 20 overs, courtesy a crucial knock from Wareham but a brilliant opening partnership between Devine and Beth Mooney helped the side with 10 wickets in just 11.2 overs.
Brisbane Heat beat Adelaide Strikers by four wickets
Mignon du Preez’s knock of 60 runs helped the Heat registered a comfortable win over the Adelaide Strikers after the latter posted 138-run target on the board. With four wickets in hand, the Heat successfully chased the total with a ball to be spared.
MCC passes verdict on Angelo Mathews; timed out dismissal
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Saturday passed a verdict on Angelo Mathews’ timed out dismissal in CWC 2023 game against Bangladesh. The MCC stated that the umpires’ call was legitimate as the batter took more than two minute to take the strike.
IOC to decide on Afghanistan’s participation in LA Olympics 2028
The CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC), Geoff Allardice has clarified that the decision regarding Afghanistan’s participation in the 2028 LA Olympics will be made by the International Olympic Council (IOC) and not the ICC.
I’ve no idea: Ben Stokes on his future in ODI cricket
England all-rounder Ben Stokes opened up on his future in ODI cricket post the World Cup. It is to be noted that Stokes took a U-turn after initially announcing retirement from ODIs due to workload management. “I’ve no idea. I’m sure there will be a conversation but I don’t know when that will be. I have used the time between the games here to give myself a better opportunity after the knee surgery,” he added.
Virender Sehwag gives clarity over “Bye Bye Pakistan” post
Former India cricketer, Virender Sehwag opened up on his “Bye Bye Pakistan” post after receiving criticism. However, the Men in Green were virtually out of the semifinal race post New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka, the former cricketer justified that hi post highlighted India’ consistency in the CWC 2023 and added that the Men in Green have qualified in the semifinals of 50-over World Cups always, except 2007 and 2023.
