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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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Muhammad Wasim to Adil Rashid. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, missed for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rizwan.
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OUT! Bowled. Muhammad Wasim to Gus Atkinson. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, missed. Wasim is on a hat-trick.
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OUT! Caught. Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Ahmed. Willey departs after a short cameo.
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FOUR! Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
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SIX! Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
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FOUR! Muhammad Wasim to David Willey. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Scoop, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
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FOUR! Haris Rauf to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
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Haris Rauf to David Willey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
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OUT! Bowled. Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed.
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Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
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