(REUTERS)
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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Shaheen Afridi to Joe Root. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
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Shaheen Afridi to Joe Root. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs.
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Shaheen Afridi to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.
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Shaheen Afridi to Joe Root. Full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shafique.
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Shaheen Afridi to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Wasim, shy attempt by Wasim, fielded by Salman.
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OUT! Bowled. Shaheen Afridi to Ben Stokes. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge.
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Haris Rauf to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Shakeel.
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Haris Rauf to Ben Stokes. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
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Haris Rauf to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Shafique.
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Haris Rauf to Joe Root. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Salman.
