Pakistan vs Afghanistan in Sri Lanka highlights: Pakistan clinch their ...

19:05 IST:

This is not what Pakistan would've envisioned for themselves in the first match of this third-match ODI series. Pakistan's coach wanted them to score at a good rate, take the risk, and be aggressive, but they could hardly do any of these things when they came out to bat here on this sluggish wicket. No other batter than Imam-ul-Haq really shined with the bat for them. If not for his half-century things could've been worse for Pakistan. Also, Imam-ul-Haq had some ladyluck by his side, as he miscued plenty of shots, but some landed safely, while a couple of time the Afghan fielders could not judge it well, but other than that Afghanistan would be really pleased with their effort with the ball, as this is the first time they have bundled out Pakistan in an ODI game. Pakistan though have their task-cut out, and their bowlers need to bring their A-game here.