ICC Champions Trophy: England bowled out for 211 by Pakistan in first semis

In the end, it was Ben Stokes' 34, which helped England cross the 200-mark

Pakistan vs England, ICC Champions Trophy 2017 — Pakistan's players celebrate taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between England and Pakistan at The Cardiff Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: PTI

Last Updated : Jun 14 2017 | 6:54 PM IST

England were bowled out for 211 by Pakistan in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy here today.

Put into bat, England's top order batsmen -- Joe Root (46), Jonny Bairstow (43) and Eoin Morgan (33) -- made useful contributions but they lost wickets regulary due to the sustained pressure from Pakistan bowlers.

In the end, it was Ben Stokes' 34, which helped England cross the 200-mark.

Among bowlers, Hasan Ali (3/35) took three wickets, while and Junaid Khan (2/42) and debutant Rumman Raees (2/44) snapped two each, while young Shadab Khan (1/40) scalped one wicket to contribute to the team.

Brief score:

England: 211 allout in 49.5 overs (Joe Root 46; Hasan Ali 3/35).

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ICC Champions Trophy: England bowled out for 211 by Pakistan in first semis

In the end, it was Ben Stokes' 34, which helped England cross the 200-mark

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