KOLKATA, India: England won the toss and elected to bat first, denying Pakistan even a chance for a big win and effectively pushing Men in Green out of the Cricket World Cup 2023.
If Pakistan had batted first, then what seemed impossible – 287-run win – could have happened but with the England choosing to bat, Pakistan has nowhere to go but home even after winning today’s clash. Pakistan faced the same issue – net run rate – while attempting to qualify for the semi-final in 2019 World Cup.
The match number 44 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played between England and Pakistan at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today (November 11). Pakistan had the last chance to qualify for the semis by beating England by a big margin.
In ODI World Cup history, Pakistan and England have faced each other 10 times. Pakistan has a slight advantage with a 5-4 record against England, while one match ended in no result.
