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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
Shadab Khan to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot reverse sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Rizwan.
England vs Pakistan
Shadab Khan to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Shafique.
England vs Pakistan
Shadab Khan to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shafique.
England vs Pakistan
Shadab Khan to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ahmed.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Zaman.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Ben Stokes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ahmed.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Azam.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Ben Stokes. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Zaman, fielded by Salman.
England vs Pakistan
Haris Rauf to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
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