Pakistan needed a miracle to sneak into the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and they were unable to conjure one up at Lord's. The ICC Champions Trophy holders needed to beat Bangladesh by a record ODI total of over 300 runs in their final group match, but could only post 315-9. Pakistan matched New Zealand's tally of 11 points by beating the Tigers, but bowed out on net run-rate. With four wins from their opening eight matches - including the scalps of England and New Zealand - there are plenty of positives for Pakistan to take from this World Cup. Consistency has evaded them, however, and there is an air of resignation to their fate. Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed spoke about his team's World Cup journey. (Video: ICC)

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