(REUTERS)
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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Pakistan need 94 runs to win from 6.3 overs
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OUT! Caught. Chris Woakes to Haris Rauf. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Stokes.
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Chris Woakes to Haris Rauf. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
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Chris Woakes to Haris Rauf. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Malan.
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David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Short, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved for no runs, run save by Buttler.
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FOUR! David Willey to Muhammad Wasim. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
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David Willey to Haris Rauf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
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FOUR! David Willey to Haris Rauf. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
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David Willey to Haris Rauf. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
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FOUR! David Willey to Haris Rauf. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
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