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
17.1
Gus Atkinson to Mohammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs Pakistan
16.6
Moeen Ali to Mohammad Rizwan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run.
England vs Pakistan
16.5
Moeen Ali to Mohammad Rizwan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
England vs Pakistan
16.3
Moeen Ali to Saud Shakeel. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
England vs Pakistan
16.2
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Saud Shakeel. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
16.1
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Saud Shakeel. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
15.5
Gus Atkinson to Saud Shakeel. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Pakistan
15.4
Gus Atkinson to Saud Shakeel. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.
England vs Pakistan
15.3
Gus Atkinson to Saud Shakeel. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
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