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
10.6
Muhammad Wasim to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Azam.
England vs Pakistan
10.5
Muhammad Wasim to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Salman.
England vs Pakistan
10.4
Muhammad Wasim to Dawid Malan. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
England vs Pakistan
10.3
Muhammad Wasim to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
England vs Pakistan
10.2
Muhammad Wasim to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Khan.
England vs Pakistan
10.1
Muhammad Wasim to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, shy attempt by Khan.
England vs Pakistan
9.6
Iftikhar Ahmed to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
England vs Pakistan
9.5
Iftikhar Ahmed to Dawid Malan. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Rauf, fielded by Zaman.
England vs Pakistan
9.4
Iftikhar Ahmed to Dawid Malan. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Zaman.
England vs Pakistan
9.3
Iftikhar Ahmed to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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