Cricket: England Crush Netherlands by 232 Runs in First ODI
Buttler, Malan, Salt, and Livingstone Power England to Victory
England 498/4 (50 overs)
England put on a batting clinic against Netherlands in the first ODI of their series, posting a mammoth total of 498/4 in their 50 overs. Jos Buttler led the way with a stunning 162 off just 70 deliveries, while Dawid Malan chipped in with 125, Phil Salt contributed 122, and Liam Livingstone smashed a quickfire 66 to power England to their record-breaking total.
Netherlands 266 All Out (49.4 Overs)
In response, Netherlands were never really in the hunt, despite half-centuries from Max O'Dowd and Tom Cooper. Moeen Ali was the pick of the England bowlers, finishing with figures of 3-57, while David Willey and Craig Overton also chipped in with two wickets apiece.
England Take 1-0 Lead
The victory gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second ODI is scheduled to be played on June 19, while the third and final match will take place on June 22.
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