England’s Buttler eyes ‘proper’ performance against Pakistan in crucial World Cup clash

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The two sides will lock horns on Saturday in Kolkata

England registered 160-run victory over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday to end a five-match losing streak. - Reuters

England want to "put things right" in India after a disappointing World Cup campaign and are focused on securing a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy with a top-eight finish, according to captain Jos Buttler.

The 2019 champions registered 160-run victory over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday to end a five-match losing streak and climb off the bottom of the standings to seventh place on four points.

England have a better net run-rate as compared to the bottom three, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, as they gear up for their final match against fifth-placed Pakistan, who will host the next edition of Champions Trophy, on Saturday.

"We haven't performed the way we wanted to this whole trip and we'd like to leave India putting in a proper performance," Buttler told reporters.

"I think everyone's been frustrated, but the guys have stayed tight ... the guys probably trained as hard as they trained all trip, which shows the level of commitment and desire to put things right.

"Not playing for what we wanted to be playing for, but a really vital match for us in the grand scheme of things. It's great to be heading there with something on the line.”

It must be noted that Pakistan, with eight points from as many games, need to win against England, while also hoping other results go their way, in order to stay alive in the race for the semi-finals of the World Cup.

Pakistan have recorded back-to-back wins over Bangladesh and New Zealand to get their campaign back on track with Zaman returning from a knee injury to hit 81 and then a blistering 81-ball 126 not out against the Kiwis.

If Pakistan do qualify they will likely set up a mouth-watering clash with arch-rivals India in Kolkata on November 16 for a place in the final.

India, South Africa and Australia have already qualified for the last four of the World Cup.

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