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
49.6
Muhammad Wasim to Adil Rashid. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, missed for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rizwan.
England vs Pakistan
49.5
OUT! Bowled. Muhammad Wasim to Gus Atkinson. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, missed. Wasim is on a hat-trick.
England vs Pakistan
49.4
OUT! Caught. Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Ahmed. Willey departs after a short cameo.
England vs Pakistan
49.3
FOUR! Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
49.2
SIX! Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
England vs Pakistan
49.1
FOUR! Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Scoop, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
48.6
FOUR! Haris Rauf to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
48.5
Haris Rauf to David Willey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
England vs Pakistan
48.4
OUT! Bowled. Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed.
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