In a heartwarming show of sportsmanship, the Pakistan men's cricket team was bid a warm farewell as they embarked on their chartered flight from Bengaluru to Kolkata for their upcoming match against England in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Indian Airlines extended a gracious welcome, adorning the interior of the plane with vibrant green lights to commemorate the team's recent triumph.

The "Men in Green" had every reason to rejoice, having clinched a momentous victory against New Zealand in their previous game. This triumph not only uplifted their spirits but also positioned them favorably as they vied for a spot in the final four of the competition.

The eagerly awaited clash, scheduled for November 11, will witness Pakistan facing off against England, promising an intense battle on the cricket field.

In their last match against New Zealand, played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, the Men in Green secured victory by 21 runs, following the DLS method, even as rain briefly interrupted the game. At the time of the rain delay, Pakistan was standing at 200-1 in 25.3 overs, with Fakhar Zaman (126*) and skipper Babar Azam (66*) commanding the crease.

The pivotal partnership of 194 runs between Azam and Fakhar propelled Pakistan to a crucial win, setting the stage for their upcoming face-off with England at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 11.

Notably, Fakhar Zaman's scintillating century, achieved in just 63 balls, marked a historic moment for Pakistan in World Cup matches, surpassing former cricketer Imran Nazir's record set in 2007. Fakhar's innings included a remarkable 11 sixes, making him only the fourth player in World Cup history to achieve the feat of hitting ten or more sixes in a single match.

In the match against New Zealand, the Black Caps set a formidable total of 401-6, the second-highest score in the ongoing competition, with notable contributions from Rachin Ravindra (108), Kane Williamson (95), and Glenn Phillips (41). Mark Chapman (39), Daryl Mitchell (29), and Mitchell Santner (26) also made valuable contributions.

Williamson, who had returned to the team after recovering from an earlier thumb injury, fell just short of a century, with a brilliant 95 to his name, forged alongside a commanding 180-run partnership with Ravindra.

Despite the Men in Green's exceptional performance, Pakistan's fast bowlers, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf, experienced a tough day on the field, conceding the highest number of runs in World Cup history for the Pakistani side. Shaheen Shah Afridi gave away 90 runs in his ten overs, while Haris Rauf conceded 85 runs in his ten-over spell.