Babar Azam on England’s WC 2023 defeat
Babar Azam on Loose vs ENG: England beat Pakistan (ENG Beat PAK) by 93 runs in the last match of the ICC ODI World Cup here on Saturday. England won the toss and batted first to make a strong score of 337 runs for nine wickets. In reply, the Pakistan team was bowled out for 244 runs in 43.3 overs. In this way, England ended their campaign with six points in nine matches. He is seventh in the points table. The team that finishes in the top eight in the World Cup will qualify for the Champions Trophy. Pakistan was ranked fifth but had already qualified for the Champions Trophy by being the hosts.
After this match, it was also decided that India will face New Zealand in the semi-final (IND vs NZ 1st WC 2023 semi-final) while the other semi-final will be between Australia and South Africa (AUS vs SA 2nd WC 2023 semi-final). final).
Captain Babar Azam said after the defeat
“Yes, I am very disappointed with the performance. Had we won the South Africa match, it would have been a different story but yes, we made mistakes in bowling, batting and fielding. We gave away 20-30 extra runs. Some bowling. Loose balls. Our spinners. Didn’t take wickets. It has had a big impact. If spinners don’t take wickets in the middle overs, you have to struggle. We have to sit and walk together. We will take the positives and also discuss our mistakes. I will share my experiences. .”
Babar Azam said, “We are disappointed – errors in batting, bowling and fielding”. pic.twitter.com/GQVoLrsuVo
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 11, 2023
Defending champions England, who were already out of the race for the semi-finals, thrashed Pakistan by 93 runs in their final league match of the ICC ODI World Cup here on Saturday to end their dismal campaign and book the Champions Trophy. To be held in 2025. (Qualify for England Champions Trophy 2025) secured their place.