Afghanistan stun Pakistan and send England to bottom of World Cup table

Afghanistan’s top order fired to secure a memorable eight-wicket victory against Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Chennai on Monday.

The Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Abdullah Shafique smashed half-centuries and the team plundered 91 runs from the final 10 overs to post 282 for seven on a turning track at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

However, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran (87) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) combined in a breakneck opening stand of 130 to give their side the perfect start.

Rahmat Shah (77) then joined captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (48) in an unbroken 96-run stand to secure Afghanistan’s second victory of the tournament, which was also their first ODI win against Pakistan.