In the 44th game of the World Cup, England won the coin toss and opted to bat against Pakistan.
This game between the two sides is taking place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
England won the toss against Pakistan in World Cup
Commenting on the toss, Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan team, expressed the desire to bat first after winning the toss. There is a modification in the lineup, with Hasan Ali replacing Shadab Khan.
Conversely, Jos Buttler, the captain of the English team, remarked that the pitch favors batting, and they aim to achieve the highest possible score.
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This marks the final match for both teams in the initial phase of the World Cup. Pakistan and England have each participated in eight matches thus far, with Pakistan securing victory in four of their games and England in two.
Pakistan holds the fifth position, while England is positioned seventh on the points table.