Afghanistan pulled off their second giant-killing act of the ongoing 50-over World Cup with a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan on Monday.
Afghanistan’s top three batters smashed fifties and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi made an unbeaten 48 at number four in their successful pursuit of a 283-run victory target that they accomplished with one over to spare.
It was Afghanistan’s first ODI victory against Pakistan in eight attempts and the outcome leaves defending champions England at the bottom of the points table.
