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
40.2
Wide David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Bouncer, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Pakistan
40.1
David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Length ball, to leg down the track driving, in the air under control to mid off for no runs, fielded by Root.
England vs Pakistan
39.6
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Pakistan
39.4
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to point for no runs, fielded by Malan.
England vs Pakistan
39.3
Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Pakistan
39.2
SIX! Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
England vs Pakistan
39.1
FOUR! Gus Atkinson to Haris Rauf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
38.6
David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Root.
England vs Pakistan
38.5
David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
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