Pakistan's World Cup hopes end at Lord's
London, July 5 -- Pakistan's Cricket World Cup hopes are over.
After winning the toss and finishing on 315-9 in 50 overs on Friday, Pakistan needed to dismiss Bangladesh in their last group-stage match for an improbable seven runs or less to overtake fourth-place New Zealand and reach the semifinals.
Bangladesh reached 8-0 in the 2nd over at Lord's.
New Zealand joined Australia, India and England in the last four.
The huge score Pakistan required looked unlikely despite a 100-ball 100 from opener Imam-ul-Haq, who was out in rare fashion by hitting his own wicket two balls after reaching his maiden World Cup century.
No. 3 Babar Azam hit 96 in 98 deliveries, including 11 boundaries, four more than Imam.
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahme...
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