England have been out of kinds but once more in a Cricket World Cup 2023 contest. This time their batters displayed one of many poorest batting performances, getting bowled out for a mere 156 in simply 33.2 overs on the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. England captain Jos Buttler gained the toss and opted to bat first, not repeating the error of bowling first once more that he had dedicated in opposition to South Africa.
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The Three Lions thought that batting first in Bengaluru is the way in which to go. However, it didn’t develop into the case. The pitch on which Australia vs Pakistan recreation had occurred that noticed virtually 700 runs being scored was not the observe used for this match and England erred once more in assessing the situations.Â
As a outcome, they batted with an attacking mindset as Lankan bowlers caught to their plans and acquired wickets at common intervals.Â
After getting bowled out for simply 156, the English workforce confronted the wrath of the followers whereas others made jokes and memes on their present scenario. The ‘Bazball’ which stands for England’s aggressive method throughout codecs was made enjoyable of over social media web site X (previously often called Twitter).
Check out the memes and reactions beneath:
Bazball in opposition to Srilanka in as we speak’s match ___(*34*)#ENGvSL #ENGvsSL #SLvsENG pic.twitter.com/cj29SGrJnZ
— RShukla_N (@RShukla_N) October 26, 2023
I’m curious if taking part in Bazball checks with its distinctive pitches, affected England’s WC efficiency. The wickets did not meet fashionable and up to date worldwide requirements for tempo and bounce. (*156*) very uncommon to see an ATG tempo assault like Aus’s that collection concede runs at that charge.
— Stephen N (@albatrosscric) October 26, 2023
Matthew Mott to Jos Buttler in dressing room. Hopefully Ben stokes do his greatest v/s Sri Lanka.#ENGvsSL #SLvENG #Bazball pic.twitter.com/Czouxl3ytw
— Ashutosh Srivastava __ (@sri_ashutosh08) October 26, 2023
Bazball in every single place Bazball in India pic.twitter.com/5ImBuKNZtD
— The CrickFun (@TheCrickFun) October 26, 2023
Bazball_ pic.twitter.com/oDPOvn4LZk
— Dennis_ (@DenissForActual) October 26, 2023
Nothing!
ICC to England workforce as we speak after watching their efficiency in opposition to Sri Lanka_#SLvsENG #Bazball (*34*)#ENGvSL #ENGvsSL
pic.twitter.com/QlW2uAckmY
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) October 26, 2023
England bazball workforce surrendered in opposition to Sri Lanka.__
Sorry @TheBarmyArmy _(*34*)#ENGvSL #SLvsENG pic.twitter.com/vUHEJgrQuw
— A D I T Y A __ (@troller_Adi28) October 26, 2023
Nothing!
New Zealand and Sri Lanka followers after England efficiency _(*34*)#ENGvSL #SLvsENG
#ENGvsSL #Bazball pic.twitter.com/fMHwdAMD8B
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) October 26, 2023
The match isn’t over but as England can nonetheless win it by bowling out Lanka earlier than the goal of 156. That solely time will inform. But England have loads of issues to cope with even when they win this contest one way or the other. After having performed 4 matches, England have gained only one recreation, that too vs Bangladesh. Being the defending champions, England have been billed as one of many favourites to win the match. But their poor run has raised questions on their preparation in addition to mindset for the ODI World Cup.Â
If England lose to Sri Lanka on Friday, they’ll face a stern check in type of hosts India within the subsequent match on October 29, Sunday, at Ekana stadium in Lucknow. The floor in Lucknow can also be more likely to be low and gradual like Bengaluru and England’s ‘Bazball’ method would possibly get busted there too in the event that they try to play attacking cricket with the bat. India will embody three spinners within the lineup to hassle England.Â