Cricket World Cup 2023: England Defeats Pakistan by 93 Runs

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44th Match: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, November 11, 2023

In a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, England emerged victorious over Pakistan in the 44th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. England's dominant performance resulted in a 93-run victory, securing them a crucial win in the tournament.

Batting first, England set a challenging total of 325 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Captain Jos Buttler led the way with a brilliant century, scoring 116 runs off 120 balls. Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone also made significant contributions, scoring 65 and 54 runs respectively.

Pakistan's chase faltered early on as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Babar Azam, their star batsman, was dismissed for just 13 runs. The Pakistani batting line-up failed to build any substantial partnerships, with only Shadab Khan (59 runs) and Mohammad Nawaz (42 runs) offering some resistance.

England's bowlers were in excellent form, with Sam Curran taking three wickets and Adil Rashid claiming two. The Pakistani batsmen struggled to cope with the consistent line and length of England's bowling attack.

This victory consolidates England's position at the top of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table. They have now won four out of their five matches, while Pakistan has suffered their third defeat in the tournament.