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
41.6
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
England vs Pakistan
41.5
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Yorker, outside off stump backing away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Pakistan
41.3
Gus Atkinson to Muhammad Wasim. Yorker, to leg on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs.
England vs Pakistan
41.2
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run.
England vs Pakistan
41.1
SIX! Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
England vs Pakistan
40.6
SIX! David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
England vs Pakistan
40.5
David Willey to Haris Rauf. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
England vs Pakistan
40.4
David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Full toss, outside off stump backing away cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
England vs Pakistan
40.3
APPEAL! David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Length ball, down leg side moves in front Scoop, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Buttler, appeal made for L.B.W.
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