ICC World Cup 2023: England thrashes Pakistan in its final game
Pakistan concluded their World Cup journey with a defeat, securing just four wins out of nine matches and landing in the fifth position on the points table
- City News
NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:11 Nov 2023 4:39 PM GMT
KOLKATA: Pakistan concluded their World Cup journey with a defeat, securing just four wins out of nine matches and landing in the fifth position on the points table. In the recent match against England, Pakistan suffered a 93-run loss.
Facing a target of 338 runs set by England, Pakistan lost its openers early in the innings. Despite some contributions from the middle-order batters, they fell short of the substantial target. Apart from Agha Salman (51) and a late surge by Haris Rauf (35), Pakistan's batting lacked noteworthy performances, ultimately getting bowled out for 244 runs in 43.3 overs. David Willey (3/56) picked up three wickets for England.
Meanwhile, England's batsmen showcased brilliance in the first innings. Openers David Malan (31) and Jonny Bairstow (59) initiated with an 81-run partnership for the first wicket. Following Malan's departure, Joe Root (60) played a classy innings, and Stokes (84) added valuable runs. A late explosive innings by Harry Brook (30) propelled England to a total of 337/7 in 50 overs.
In summary, the tournament proved to be a significant letdown for both Pakistan and England.
Scorecard
England: 337/7 (50 overs)
Pakistan: 244/10 (43.3 overs)
