England vs Pakistan, 1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2) - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: ICC Champions Trophy, 2017 Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Date & Time: Jun 14, 10:30 AM LOCAL

Figures of 3/35 from Hasan Ali triggered a rare batting meltdown from England's batting order. © Getty

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That's a wrap for tonight then. Celebrate Pakistan. Feel a little sorry for England. And look forward to a cracker tomorrow. Take care, ta-ta!

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Ajit Acharya emails this: "I'm thinking Pakistan will be win today's encounter"

Toss: Pakistan opt to chase

Well, the early surprise is not Pakistan sending England in, perhaps inviting a mammoth score, but Amir missing out owing to a back spasm. Rumman Raees comes in instead, while Shadab Khan replaces Fahim Ashraf, meaning the pitch might be on the drier side. And that they expect England to miss the quick, straight darters.

For England, they had to drop Jason Roy after a string of low scores. In comes Jonny Bairstow with his promise.

Preview: Here's a detailed contemplation and some guarded soothsaying by Tristan Holme

Are you ready?

Let not the predictability of life adulterate your perceptions about today. Do not mistake this for just a semifinal. Do not assume that England will win, and easily at that. Or they just might -- you never know. Because when a warlord's absolutism confronts a rebellion from a sergeant as mad as a March hare, you shelve your predictions. You just wait on the sidelines and watch, trusting the tensile strength of your vocal chords, the cubic capacity of your lungs and the unfamiliar promise of your rectal brawn.

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