World Cup 2023 ENG vs PAK: England crumbles Pakistan's semis dream

England vs Pakistan: England won by 93 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Satyam Singh
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Pakistan has been officially terminated from the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 after facing a 120-run defeat on Saturday. Chasing a mammoth target of 338, Pakistan was bundled out for 244 in 43.3 overs at Eden Gardens. 

Playing his last ODI internationals for England, David Willey scalped three wickets as he finished with 3/56.

David Willey in his last ODI appearance dismissed Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman leaving Pakistan in trouble as the scorecard reads 10/2 in the 338-run chase. Babar Azam looked determined in the chase, however, Gus Atkinson dismissed his 38 runs off 45 deliveries. Soon, Moeen Ali scalped the wicket in the 23rd over to remove Mohammed Rizwan, who scored 36.

While Agha Salman scored his fourth half-century before getting dismissed by David Willey.

However, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim played an entertaining cameo and added 53 runs stands in just 35 deliveries. 

Earlier, England's skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and invited Babar's men to bowl in the 44th game of the ongoing tournament. Everyone in the top six contributed significantly from the English side. The opening pair of Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow added 82 runs for the first wicket providing a good start for their team. Root and Stokes continued building on the platform after the dismissal of Jonny Baristow (31).