England vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and result from World Cup as England end on a high
England restored a little pride with a 93-run win after an unsuccessful title defence
England cricket ended their dismal Cricket World Cup campaign with a 93-run victory over Pakistan, denying the 1992 champions the miracle they needed to make it to the last four.
England had already been eliminated after six defeats in seven matches in a debacle that has prompted demands for an overhaul of their one-day squad.
Electing to bat at Eden Gardens, England racked up a solid 337-9, with three of their top four batters smashing fifties in their third 300-plus total of the tournament. Jonny Bairstow (59), Joe Root (60) and Ben Stokes (84) made half-centuries in a display that left their fans wishing the batters could have produced similar efforts more often in the tournament.
Pakistan were all out for 244 in the 44th over and bowed out of the tournament after their fifth loss in nine matches. New Zealand have joined India, South Africa and Australia in the semi-finals, while England have secured a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
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England vs Pakistan
24.6
Moeen Ali to Saud Shakeel. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Pakistan
24.5
Moeen Ali to Agha Salman. Off break half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Malan.
England vs Pakistan
24.4
Moeen Ali to Agha Salman. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Willey.
England vs Pakistan
24.2
Moeen Ali to Saud Shakeel. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
England vs Pakistan
24.1
Moeen Ali to Agha Salman. Off break full toss, to leg on the front foot sweeping, bottom edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
England vs Pakistan
23.6
Adil Rashid to Agha Salman. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, leading edge to point for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
England vs Pakistan
23.5
Adil Rashid to Agha Salman. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Pakistan
23.4
Adil Rashid to Agha Salman. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Atkinson.
England vs Pakistan
23.3
Adil Rashid to Agha Salman. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
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