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England's World Cup defence ended by Australia

England's World Cup defence is over after old rivals Australia added the final nail with a 33-run victory in Ahmedabad.

04 November 2023 · 22:42 UTC

England's defeat to Australia in the ICC Men's World Cup cricket match in Ahmedabad, which resulted in England's exit from the World Cup. Australia won by 33 runs, ending England's defense of their title.

Despite Chris Woakes' bowling performance taking 4 wickets and Ben Stokes scoring 64 runs, England was bowled out for 253 in response to Australia's 286.

This marks England's fifth consecutive loss in the tournament, placing them at the bottom of the group table with two games remaining. England's captain Jos Buttler expressed deep disappointment, while Australia's captain Pat Cummins praised his team's resilience and ability to find ways to win.

The defeat signifies a low point for England, as they had high hopes coming into the World Cup.