England secures victory as Pakistan is eliminated from the competition

England’s Jos Buttler and Pakistan’s Babar Azam met at the coin toss while cricket commentator and former cricketer Nasser Hussain observed the action. Following a dismal World Cup campaign, the current champions clinched a 93-run victory over Pakistan at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. This win dealt a blow to the 1992 champions’ hopes of making it to the last four of the 50-overs tournament. Despite their elimination after suffering six defeats in seven matches, England managed to score 337-9, securing their third 300-plus total of the tournament. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s dreams of reaching the semi-finals were dashed after their fifth loss in nine matches. In the aftermath, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Australia qualified for the semi-finals, with England securing a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy. The match saw impressive performances from England’s Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and player-of-the-match David Willey, who expressed his disappointment over the team’s underperformance. Pakistan’s fielding lapses and inability to achieve the daunting target were among the key factors contributing to their defeat. The loss prompted Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam to discuss the need for a rebuild with his team. Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in Kolkata; Editing by Hugh Lawson

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