5 talking points as Jason Roy and Phil Salt star but Eoin Morgan doubts remain
England beat the Netherlands by six wickets in the second ODI at Amstelveen, thanks to twin 70s from openers Jason Roy and Phil Salt.
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Netherlands vs England, 2nd ODI: Jason Roy, Phil Salt Star As England Beat Netherlands To Clinch Series
England beat off a plucky attack by the Netherlands on Sunday to defeat the hosts by six wickets in a shortened 2nd one-day international at VRA cricket ground outside Amsterdam. The Netherlands won the toss and opted to bat, setting Eoin Morgan's men a target of 236-7 in 41 overs. Heavy rain overnight delayed the start of the match with officials waiting for wet patches to dry next to the bat-friendly pitch and on the outfield.
No fireworks this time as England beat Netherlands in second ODI
England beat Netherlands by six wickets in the second match of their ODI series on Sunday but were made to work much harder than in their spectacular record-breaking opening win.
Netherlands vs England, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield
NED vs ENG, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Netherland face England in the second ODI of the three-match series at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen. The toss and match action has been delayed due to wet outfield. England lead the series 1-0 after thrashing the hosts in the first games by a hefty margin of 232 runs. After electing to bat, England went on to break their own record to register the highest-ever ODI total -- 498 for four. Jos Buttler dazzled with an unbeaten 162 while Dawid Malan and Phil Salt scored their respective tons in One-Day Internationals. In reply, Scott Edwards and Max O'Dowd scored fighting fifties, but the hosts were bowled out for 266. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England break record for highest ODI total with 498 against Netherlands
:England broke their own world record for the highest team total in one-day international (ODI) history after they scored 498-4 in 50 overs against a hapless Netherlands attack on Friday.
Jos Buttler says England will keep chasing 500-run mark after falling just short
Jos Buttler says England will keep chasing the 500-run mark in one-day internationals after narrowly missing out on the milestone in a record-breaking win over Netherlands.
Amid England's Carnage vs Netherlands, Wasim Jaffer Trolls Eoin Morgan, Jason Roy
It was a party for most of England's batters as they romped their way home to the highest ever ODI score in the first match against the Netherlands on Friday. Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Dawid Malan all hit centuries to power England to a mammoth 498/4 in Amstelveen. Liam Livingstone too played his bit with a 22-ball 66. England eventually bowled the Netherlands out for 266 to register a 232-run win and take a 1-0 series lead. However, while most batters made merry for the visitors, it wasn't quite an outing to remember for Jason Roy and England captain Eoin Morgan.
England have sights set on 500-run mark, says Buttler
England will keep chasing the 500-run mark in one-day internationals (ODIs) after narrowly missing out on the milestone in a record-breaking win over Netherlands, Jos Buttler said.