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
Press Trust of India Cardiff
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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First Published: Jun 14 2017 | 6:50 PM IST

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