Pakistan ended their World cup campaign with defeat.

 

England managed to defeat Pakistan by 93 runs at the Eden Gardens on Saturday to end their defence of the world cup title with consolatory win and have qualified for the ICC champions trophy 2025.

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Batting first, England managed to post 337 on the score board with the help of solid batting display from their top order.

Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow provided their side with a dominant start as they scored 80 runs within 13 overs. Malan (31) was the first batter to depart after becoming the victim of Iftikhar Ahmed.

Malan was soon followed by Bairstow when England were 108 as the right handed aggressive batter ended up losing his wicket for 59 runs.
Then, Joe Root and Ben stokes build crucial partnership of 132 that helped England men’s to get in a comfortable position.

Stoke remained top scored for England with 84 runs included 11 fours and 2 sixes. The left handed batter was on his way to score 2 consecutive World Cup century but was bowled by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Who had dropped him when he was on 10.

However, Buttler (27 off 18) and Harry Brook (30 off 17) quickfire innings helped England to set 338 runs target.

For Pakistan, Haris Rauf took 3 wickets. While, Shaheen and Wasim bagged 2 wickets each and Iftikhar managed to pick 1 wicket only.

In reply, Pakistan suffered 2 early blows as Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman, were removed by David Willey (played his last Match) in first three overs, leaving Pakistan at 10-2 after 2.4 overs.

After that dismissals, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan provided some stability to the team but both were got out after 22.3 overs as Pakistan were 4 down for 100 runs.

Salman Ali Agha top scored for Pakistan as he notched up 51 runs before he departs. Shaheen Shah Afridi contributed to 26 runs down to the batting lineup.

Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Jr. smashed some runs and combined 53 runs for Pakistan but their heroics were not enough for Pakistan.

From England, David Willey took 3 wickets, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and Gus Atkinson had taken 2 wickets each. Chris Woakes also had claimed 1 wicket.

The Men In Green were all out for 244 runs in 43.3 overs and ended their World Cup journey with a defeat.