England vs Pakistan Highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: England concluded their 2023 World Cup campaign on a high note with back-to-back wins, defeating Pakistan in their final league fixture in Kolkata on Saturday. The match saw England successfully defending a target of 338 runs, as Pakistan were bowled out for 244 in 43.3 overs.
England’s bowler, David Willey, made an impact early in the game, taking the crucial wickets of Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman, setting the tone for Pakistan’s difficult chase. Despite efforts from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to stabilize Pakistan’s innings, England’s bowlers continued to make breakthroughs, with players like Gus Atkinson, Moeen Ali, and Chris Woakes contributing to England’s victory. David Willey claimed his 100th ODI wicket and ended up with a three-wicket haul, while other standout performances came from Shafique, Zaman, and Salam Ali Agha for Pakistan.
On the batting side, England’s Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, and Jos Buttler made significant contributions, putting up a solid total of 337/9 on the scoreboard for Pakistan to chase.
The match ultimately ended with England emerging victorious, defeating Pakistan by 93 runs.
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