Umar Akmal's ton steers Pak to 248/8

NEW DELHI: After losing six of their batsmen for a paltry 117, Pakistan managed to post a challenging 248/8, courtesy a fiery ton by Umar Akmal, against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup league clash at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah on Thursday.

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After being invited to bat, Pakistan had a decent 55-run opening stand but the minnows struck in regular intervals to put the defending champions in a traumatic position.

Umar Akmal, however, slammed his second ODI hundred to guide Pakistan to a challenging total. He remained unbeaten at 102 while opener Ahmed Shehzad made a fine 50.

Akmal played 89 balls during his magnificent knock and hit seven boundaries and three dazzling sixes.

For Afghanistan, Mirwais Ashraf, Samiullah Shenwari and Dawlat Zadran took two wickets each.

Teams:

Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq (Captain), Sharjeel Khan, Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Anwar Ali, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Junaid Khan

Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi (Captain), Mohammad Shahzad, Noor Ali Zadran, Asghar Stanikzai, Nawroz Mangal, Samiullah Shenwari, Najibullah Zadran, Mirwais Ashraf, Hamza Hotak, Dawlat Zadran, Shapoor Zadran

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