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England face Pakistan in the final match of their unsuccessful Cricket World Cup defence as they look to at least end a hugely disappointing tournament on a high in India.
England have long since been eliminated from contention, while 1992 champions Pakistan are only mathematically alive in the race for a semi-final place, with New Zealand sealing the fourth qualification spot barring a ridiculously huge Pakistan win.
Jos Buttler selected an unchanged England XI in what could be the swansong for a number of veterans. David Willey has already confirmed he will retire from international cricket after the match, 36-year-olds Moeen Ali and Dawid Malan are likely to be moved on and the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root and Mark Wood face uncertain 50-over futures.
Pakistan have brought in spin all-rounder Shadab Khan for seamer Hasan Ali and they got to bowl first after England won the toss and batted.
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England vs Pakistan
Shaheen Afridi to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Shafique.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Dawid Malan. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Wasim, fielded by Shakeel.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Dawid Malan. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
England vs Pakistan
Wide Haris Rauf to Dawid Malan. Bouncer, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to third man for 5 runs.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Dawid Malan. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Zaman.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Shakeel.
England vs Pakistan
Shaheen Afridi to Dawid Malan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Salman.
England vs Pakistan
Shaheen Afridi to Dawid Malan. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
England vs Pakistan
Shaheen Afridi to Jonny Bairstow. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
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