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
26.4
FOUR! Shaheen Afridi to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
26.3
Shaheen Afridi to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
England vs Pakistan
26.2
FOUR! Shaheen Afridi to Ben Stokes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
England vs Pakistan
26.1
Shaheen Afridi to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Azam.
England vs Pakistan
25.6
Shadab Khan to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Azam.
England vs Pakistan
25.5
Shadab Khan to Joe Root. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Rauf.
England vs Pakistan
25.3
Shadab Khan to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.
England vs Pakistan
25.2
Shadab Khan to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.
England vs Pakistan
25.1
Shadab Khan to Joe Root. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.
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