England, the current defending champions is placed at seventh on the Points Table. The Three Lions went down to Australia with a 33-run defeat. While England is are out of the tournament, the main concern for Jos Buttler and Co is confirming their spot for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
As per the ICC rule, the top 7 teams based on the standings of the ICC World Cup 2023 along with hosts Pakistan will form the 8 teams that will take part in the tournament. With England placed at the bottom of the table, the Three Lions have a tough job on their hands to make it to the Champions Trophy.
England has just 1 match remaining in the World Cup and will have to win the game at cost. They face a tricky fixture against the Netherlands who have already caused a couple of upsets in the World Cup.
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“Some top players and we are a long way short of our best. Excellent start in the powerplay, the guys found some movement, there was a bit of indifferent bounce as well, the ground fielding was good. It felt like today was the day where it was all turning around, but the way we batted, didn’t back that up. (On Champions Trophy 2025 qualification) We are aware of that, we’ve still got lots to play for,” said Jos Buttler after the match.
What England need to do reach ICC Champions League 2025
- Win at last match against Netherlands.
- England need to win the game with a big margin to cancel their already poor NRR.
- Bangladesh lose their last game to Australia