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
32.6
Iftikhar Ahmed to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khan.
England vs Pakistan
32.4
Iftikhar Ahmed to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shafique.
England vs Pakistan
32.3
Iftikhar Ahmed to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Azam.
England vs Pakistan
32.2
FOUR! Iftikhar Ahmed to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
32.1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, thick edge to point for no runs, fielded by Azam.
England vs Pakistan
31.6
Agha Salman to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
England vs Pakistan
31.5
Agha Salman to Joe Root. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
England vs Pakistan
31.3
Agha Salman to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
England vs Pakistan
31.2
Agha Salman to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khan.
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