KOLKATA, Nov 11, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - England sent Pakistan crashing out ofthe World Cup with a convincing 93-run win as Ben Stokes and David Willeyhelped their team end their miserable title defence on a high in Kolkata onSaturday. Stokes, who came out of ODI retirement for the World Cup, scored 84 whileJoe Root hit 60 to lift England to an impressive 337-9 in their 50 overs beforePakistan folded on 244 in 43.3 overs. Willey, who already announced he will retire from international cricketafter the World Cup, removed Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique (nought) andFakhar Zaman (one) before dismissing Agha Salman for 51 to finish with 3-56. Root hit four boundaries in his third half century of the World Cup beforehe was caught off a leading edge against Shaheen who finished with 2-72. Pakistan finished in fifth place in the 10-nation table while England are afurther two places down, but still able to qualify for the 2025 ChampionsTrophy.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha November 11, 2023 17:52 UTC