England boosted by 160-run win over Netherlands in race for Champions Trophy spot

England will hope for consecutive wins and look to finish at least seventh in order to seek qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ben Stokes' first-ever World Cup century and three-wicket hauls from Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid helped England secure a 160-run win over the Netherlands. 

The victory temporarily pushes England to seventh place and they are now right in the middle of the race for a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy. 

David Willey injected a blow each as Netherlands were reduced to 13 for 2 in the 340 chase against England in Pune. Earlier, a superb ton by Ben Stokes powered England to 339 for 9 in 50 overs after they opted to bat.

After enduring a string of defeats, Jos Buttler-led England will look to end their barren run. England are pitted at the bottom of the ten-team table, having won just one match out of the seven they've played so far. While the defending champions are already out of the semifinal race, they still have a lot to play. 

With just two matches remaining, including the one against Netherlands, England will hope for consecutive wins and look to finish at least seventh in order to seek qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025.

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