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Does Jacks’ terrible half-century helped England advance past the Twenty20 World Cup’s Super Eight stage. England were far from encouraging when faced with Nepal and Scotland, but they did much to bring a group of victories over interact nations in a group that had been weakened by Bangladesh’s withdrawal.
England finished second in class C after winning at Eden Gardens on Monday, moving on to Sri Lanka to begin their preparations for the next step, behind West Indies, who likewise qualify.
England will need to significantly increase if they are to make it to the past four, but after a humiliating Ashes defeat, they will be relieved to avoid an awkward defeat.
In their first game, Italy worried England with a bat and ball.
After deciding to bat first, England was reduced to 5-105 in the 13th over before Jacks ( 53 no off 22 balls ) added 97 after a successful partnership with Surrey teammates Sam Curran ( 25 off 19 ) and Jamie Overton ( 15 off 15 balls ).
England was up to 7-202, which appeared to be sufficient against a group of mainly part-timers whose highest fight was 155 against Ireland in a warm-up next month.
The 24-run success ratio did not reflect the proximity of the game, so it was sufficient.
England received an incredible fear from Sydney Sixers all-rounder Ben Manenti, quality cricket player Justin Mosca, a Sydney Dau teacher, and Kent region pro Grant Stewart.
After Jofra Archer (2-35 ), who had taken two wickets in the opening over and Overton (3-18 ), dismissed Harry Manenti ( 12 ), the skipper’s older brother Ben ( 60 off 25 ), and Mosca ( 43 off 34), who had put on 92 in eight overs, Overton (3-18 ) dismissed them.
Ben Manenti’s departure appeared to be the end, but Stewart ( 45 off 23 ) took the game deep, hitting both Archer and Adil Rashid for two sixes in an over. However, England could finally relax when he perished to Sam Curran ( 22-42 ).
The most crucial point is that we have qualified, Jacks said. We know we need to get much better, even though it doesn’t matter how you do that.
However, there are doubts over England. Opening duo Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are having trouble putting up alliances, with the latter having an average of 13.25 at the game so far. No one has ever achieved a rating higher than 63. Although the ball has been uneven, Sri Lankan materials will be preferred.
A number of England pitchers entered and left, with just Tom Banton reaching 30 before Jacks broke loose.
