ICC World Cup - Pakistan V England
The ICC World Cup 2019 match between Pakistan and England was an exciting encounter that took place on June 3, 2019, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England. The two teams are considered to be among the strongest in international cricket, and the match was highly anticipated by fans and experts alike.
England won the toss and elected to field first, and Pakistan began their innings with a solid start from their openers. However, they lost wickets in quick succession, with England's pace attack causing trouble for their middle-order batsmen. Pakistan's star player, Mohammad Hafeez, steadied the ship with an impressive knock of 84 runs, but the team ultimately fell short of a competitive total, finishing with a score of 348/8 in their allotted 50 overs.
In response, England got off to a blazing start, with openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow putting on a record-breaking 159-run partnership. The England batsmen continued to dominate throughout the innings, with Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, and Jos Buttler all contributing valuable runs. Despite a late fightback from Pakistan's bowlers, England ultimately reached their target with three overs to spare, finishing on 359/4.
The match was particularly significant for England, as it marked the first time they had scored over 300 runs in a World Cup match. For Pakistan, the loss was a setback in their quest for a second World Cup title, but they would go on to bounce back with some impressive performances in the remainder of the tournament. Overall, the match between Pakistan and England was a thrilling contest that showcased the best of international cricket.
England won the toss and elected to field first, and Pakistan began their innings with a solid start from their openers. However, they lost wickets in quick succession, with England's pace attack causing trouble for their middle-order batsmen. Pakistan's star player, Mohammad Hafeez, steadied the ship with an impressive knock of 84 runs, but the team ultimately fell short of a competitive total, finishing with a score of 348/8 in their allotted 50 overs.
In response, England got off to a blazing start, with openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow putting on a record-breaking 159-run partnership. The England batsmen continued to dominate throughout the innings, with Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, and Jos Buttler all contributing valuable runs. Despite a late fightback from Pakistan's bowlers, England ultimately reached their target with three overs to spare, finishing on 359/4.
The match was particularly significant for England, as it marked the first time they had scored over 300 runs in a World Cup match. For Pakistan, the loss was a setback in their quest for a second World Cup title, but they would go on to bounce back with some impressive performances in the remainder of the tournament. Overall, the match between Pakistan and England was a thrilling contest that showcased the best of international cricket.