On the eve of Diwali, England thrashed Pakistan by 93 runs to end an otherwise forgettable ICC Cricket World Cup title defence in India. Jos Buttler's Three Lions scored a competitive 337 for nine in their last game 2023 edition at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday, and then stopped Pakistan at 244 in 43.3 overs to end the campaign on a winning note. With India expected to beat the Netherlands in the final league match on Sunday, England should finish seventh in the 10-team table, thus earning an ICC Champions Trophy 2025 spot. (As It Happened | Scores | Photos)