From Virat Kohli to Mohammad Shahzad, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs Afghanistan ODIs. This list also includes Mohammad Nabi, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rohit Sharma

From Virat Kohli to Mohammad Shahzad, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs Afghanistan ODIs. This list also includes Mohammad Nabi, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rohit Sharma

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Afghanistan ODIs

Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named captain of Afghanistan for their upcoming tour of India, where the side will play a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series between Jun 6 and Jun 20. The ODI squad features several key players, including Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Test squad blends experienced players with rising talent, with the batting line-up expected to depend heavily on Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai for the red-ball fixture.&nbsp;Behind the stumps, responsibilities in the Test squad will be handled by Afsar Zazai and Ikram Alikhil, while the spin attack will depend on Sharafudin Ashraf and Qais Ahmad.&nbsp;The pace department for the Test match will be spearheaded by Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-t20i-captain-suryakumar-yadav-likely-to-play-against-uganda-in-t20-exhibition-match-in-mumbai-t20-league-mca-1779810559009">Suryakumar Yadav likely to play against Uganda in T20 exhibition match</a>&nbsp;For the ODI leg, Afghanistan have opted for a slightly different balance, bringing back seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nabi alongside Rashid Khan. The batting order in the 50-over format will also feature promising youngsters such as Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli.&nbsp;The bowling attack in the ODI squad added depth through AM Ghazanfar and Bilal Sami. Ghazanfar earned selection after an impressive stint in the Indian Premier League, where he claimed 15 wickets in 11 matches for Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;Afghanistan’s India tour begins with the standalone Test in New Chandigarh from Jun 6 to 10. The ODI series will then commence on Jun 14 in Dharamsala, followed by the second match in Lucknow on Jun 17 and the final ODI in Chennai on Jun 20.&nbsp;Test Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafudin Ashraf, Nangyal Kharotai, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi&nbsp;Reserves: Bashir Ahmad, Bahir Shah and Ismat Alam&nbsp;ODI Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan during their India tour from Jun 6 to 20, which includes a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series, while Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have returned to the ODI squad.

Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named captain of Afghanistan for their upcoming tour of India, where the side will play a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series between Jun 6 and Jun 20. The ODI squad features several key players, including Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Test squad blends experienced players with rising talent, with the batting line-up expected to depend heavily on Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai for the red-ball fixture. Behind the stumps, responsibilities in the Test squad will be handled by Afsar Zazai and Ikram Alikhil, while the spin attack will depend on Sharafudin Ashraf and Qais Ahmad. The pace department for the Test match will be spearheaded by Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi. Also Read - Suryakumar Yadav likely to play against Uganda in T20 exhibition match For the ODI leg, Afghanistan have opted for a slightly different balance, bringing back seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nabi alongside Rashid Khan. The batting order in the 50-over format will also feature promising youngsters such as Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli. The bowling attack in the ODI squad added depth through AM Ghazanfar and Bilal Sami. Ghazanfar earned selection after an impressive stint in the Indian Premier League, where he claimed 15 wickets in 11 matches for Mumbai Indians. Afghanistan’s India tour begins with the standalone Test in New Chandigarh from Jun 6 to 10. The ODI series will then commence on Jun 14 in Dharamsala, followed by the second match in Lucknow on Jun 17 and the final ODI in Chennai on Jun 20. Test Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafudin Ashraf, Nangyal Kharotai, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi Reserves: Bashir Ahmad, Bahir Shah and Ismat Alam ODI Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan during their India tour from Jun 6 to 20, which includes a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series, while Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have returned to the ODI squad.

Afghanistan tour of India: Hashmatullah Shahidi named captain for Tests and ODIs, check full squads

Did Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi do a Kapil Dev at a pre-game presser? Remember when Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, playing the former Indian captain Kapil in a Hindi movie named &lsquo;83&rsquo; said, "We are here to win," referring to his team's chances in the 1983 World Cup; Shahidi just did the same, saying Afghanistan are not just participating in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a> for fun or to get better at their game, but to win the tournament.
Afghanistan will face <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/south-africa-at-champions-trophy-2025-swot-analysis-proteas-time-to-shine-at-multi-team-event-8729631" rel="dofollow">South Africa</a> in their tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday (Feb 21), and ahead of this crucial game, knowing what the Asian minnows did to the Proteas in their last bilateral ODIs (beating them 2-1), their captain coming out claiming his team&rsquo;s mission to win this event boosts their chances.
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<h2>Afghanistan on the top!</h2>
Since the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, where Afghanistan beat three former world champions&mdash;England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka&mdash;they entered this tournament on the back of four ODI series wins against Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.
Even at last year&rsquo;s T20 World Cup in the Americas, Afghanistan stunned New Zealand and Australia in their group stage to make it to their maiden semis of an ICC event. Having achieved so much in the past year or so, Afghanistan is oozing with confidence ahead of its first game of this showpiece event.
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"We are not here just to participate here in this tournament. We are definitely 100% looking to win this event," Shahidi said ahead of South Africa&rsquo;s clash in Karachi.
"We played a lot of quality cricket from last two years, and it's a good chance for us because the boys are very experienced, and these conditions are also suitable for us, so we have a good chance and let's start it from tomorrow, and hopefully we start with the win, and we go with the same momentum throughout the tournament."
"Recently, we beat them in Sharjah 2-1, so we have that confidence with us, and we are not under pressure anyway because right now we are focusing what we can do in this tournament, and I believe that our team is ready for this tournament and we are focusing on our own team. There is no pressure on us," he continued.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan is placed in Group B, alongside the Proteas, the former two-time winners Australia and ex-world champions England. While they take on England (February 26) in Lahore, their clash against Australia is scheduled two days later at the same venue.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: In the lead-up to this tournament, Afghanistan won four ODI series—against Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.

Did Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi do a Kapil Dev at a pre-game presser? Remember when Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, playing the former Indian captain Kapil in a Hindi movie named ‘83’ said, "We are here to win," referring to his team's chances in the 1983 World Cup; Shahidi just did the same, saying Afghanistan are not just participating in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for fun or to get better at their game, but to win the tournament. Afghanistan will face South Africa in their tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday (Feb 21), and ahead of this crucial game, knowing what the Asian minnows did to the Proteas in their last bilateral ODIs (beating them 2-1), their captain coming out claiming his team’s mission to win this event boosts their chances. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh’s Hridoy beats heat, cramps to hit maiden ODI ton against India Afghanistan on the top! Since the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, where Afghanistan beat three former world champions—England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—they entered this tournament on the back of four ODI series wins against Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe. Even at last year’s T20 World Cup in the Americas, Afghanistan stunned New Zealand and Australia in their group stage to make it to their maiden semis of an ICC event. Having achieved so much in the past year or so, Afghanistan is oozing with confidence ahead of its first game of this showpiece event. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Pakistan has many flaws, but if they can beat India…,’ Mohammad Amir "We are not here just to participate here in this tournament. We are definitely 100% looking to win this event," Shahidi said ahead of South Africa’s clash in Karachi. "We played a lot of quality cricket from last two years, and it's a good chance for us because the boys are very experienced, and these conditions are also suitable for us, so we have a good chance and let's start it from tomorrow, and hopefully we start with the win, and we go with the same momentum throughout the tournament." "Recently, we beat them in Sharjah 2-1, so we have that confidence with us, and we are not under pressure anyway because right now we are focusing what we can do in this tournament, and I believe that our team is ready for this tournament and we are focusing on our own team. There is no pressure on us," he continued. Meanwhile, Afghanistan is placed in Group B, alongside the Proteas, the former two-time winners Australia and ex-world champions England. While they take on England (February 26) in Lahore, their clash against Australia is scheduled two days later at the same venue. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan captain does Kapil Dev at presser, says ‘we are not here to participate...’

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has called for ODIs and Tests against top teams for his side in order for them to improve further. Afghanistan have been a revelation in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 with wins over Sri Lanka, England, Pakistan and almost Australia as well.

Talking ahead of their last league match against South Africa in Ahmedabad, Shahidi said: "Fifty-over cricket is also important. Right now, there are too many leagues, too much T20 cricket and I think 50-overs and Test cricket is more important. If we have those games, we will definitely improve more. We are expecting our cricket board and ICC to give us more matches for our improvement."

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Afghanistan have shown a lot of improvement in ODIs and with their four wins in eight games so far, they have also qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as they cannot finish lower than sixth position on the points table.

The lure of global T20 leagues, however, means that the ICC Future Tour Program (FTP) calendar becomes leaner for ODIs. Afghanistan, in the next cycle, are scheduled to play 33 ODIs but none against Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, England and New Zealand.

Shahidi, however, hopes that it (ODIs against top teams) will happen.

"We have a cricket board and management and we are hoping they take a lot of series with other teams. There will be 50-over cricket. I am expecting that," he added.

As for the ODI World Cup 2023, Afghanistan had Australia on the ropes with seven down for 91 before Glenn Maxwell's heroic 201 not out took the Aussies home in the chase of 292. The loss daunted Afghanistan's semifinal chances severely but they still have an outside shot at it, provided they score a huge win against South Africa.

If they manage to beat Proteas by a huge margin, Afghanistan would also be hoping for Pakistan to lose against England as well to have the best shot at the top four. Pakistan play England on November 11 in the second-last league match of the ODI World Cup 2023.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has called for ODIs and Tests against top teams for his side in order for them to improve further. Afghanistan have been a revelation in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 with wins over Sri Lanka, England, Pakistan and almost Australia as well.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has called for ODIs and Tests against top teams for his side in order for them to improve further. Afghanistan have been a revelation in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 with wins over Sri Lanka, England, Pakistan and almost Australia as well. Talking ahead of their last league match against South Africa in Ahmedabad, Shahidi said: "Fifty-over cricket is also important. Right now, there are too many leagues, too much T20 cricket and I think 50-overs and Test cricket is more important. If we have those games, we will definitely improve more. We are expecting our cricket board and ICC to give us more matches for our improvement." Also Read: Allan Donald to step down as Bangladesh’s bowling coach following World Cup debacle Afghanistan have shown a lot of improvement in ODIs and with their four wins in eight games so far, they have also qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as they cannot finish lower than sixth position on the points table. The lure of global T20 leagues, however, means that the ICC Future Tour Program (FTP) calendar becomes leaner for ODIs. Afghanistan, in the next cycle, are scheduled to play 33 ODIs but none against Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, England and New Zealand. Shahidi, however, hopes that it (ODIs against top teams) will happen. "We have a cricket board and management and we are hoping they take a lot of series with other teams. There will be 50-over cricket. I am expecting that," he added. As for the ODI World Cup 2023, Afghanistan had Australia on the ropes with seven down for 91 before Glenn Maxwell's heroic 201 not out took the Aussies home in the chase of 292. The loss daunted Afghanistan's semifinal chances severely but they still have an outside shot at it, provided they score a huge win against South Africa. If they manage to beat Proteas by a huge margin, Afghanistan would also be hoping for Pakistan to lose against England as well to have the best shot at the top four. Pakistan play England on November 11 in the second-last league match of the ODI World Cup 2023.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi 'expecting' more Tests and ODIs against top teams post World Cup

Afghanistan are having a blast in the ODI World Cup 2023 with three wins on the trot including a seven-wicket win over Netherlands. Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Afghan skipper, dedicated their latest win to the refugees who were asked to leave Pakistan by November 1. The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are at an all-time high, prompting Islamabad to issue a go-back order to Afghanistan refugees living in Pakistan.

"Right now, a lot of refugee peoples are in struggle so we are watching their videos and we are sad for that and we are with them in this tough time," Shahidi said after the win over Netherlands. "I dedicate this win to those refugees that are in pain and also to all country peoples back home."

Ever since Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, there's been a huge influx of refugees in Pakistan from Afghanistan but now an uncertain future awaits them back home. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott also acknowledged that players are attuned to everything going on back home.

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"I think the players are attuned with everything that's going on back home, whether it's an earthquake and other things," Jonathan Trott, Afghanistan's coach, said the win over the Dutch.

The emotions were high when Afghanistan beat Pakistan in the ODI World Cup in Chennai on October 23 and batter Ibrahim Zadran had also dedicated their win to the refugees.

As for their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, Afghans have a real shot to make it to the semifinals. They have two games left in the league stage - against Australia and South Africa.&nbsp;

"We've got to make sure that we don't look at the opposition too much and forget about what we've got to do well. So that'll be it and obviously we'll prepare for Australia, a very good side along with South Africa but right now we're focused on Australia and what we can do to beat them," said Trott about their chances.

Afghanistan are having a blast in the ODI World Cup 2023 with three wins on the trot including a seven-wicket win over Netherlands. Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Afghan skipper, dedicated their latest win to the refugees who were asked to leave Pakistan by November 1.

Afghanistan are having a blast in the ODI World Cup 2023 with three wins on the trot including a seven-wicket win over Netherlands. Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Afghan skipper, dedicated their latest win to the refugees who were asked to leave Pakistan by November 1. The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are at an all-time high, prompting Islamabad to issue a go-back order to Afghanistan refugees living in Pakistan. "Right now, a lot of refugee peoples are in struggle so we are watching their videos and we are sad for that and we are with them in this tough time," Shahidi said after the win over Netherlands. "I dedicate this win to those refugees that are in pain and also to all country peoples back home." Ever since Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, there's been a huge influx of refugees in Pakistan from Afghanistan but now an uncertain future awaits them back home. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott also acknowledged that players are attuned to everything going on back home. Also Read: AB de Villiers confident of South Africa going 'all the way' in ongoing edition "I think the players are attuned with everything that's going on back home, whether it's an earthquake and other things," Jonathan Trott, Afghanistan's coach, said the win over the Dutch. The emotions were high when Afghanistan beat Pakistan in the ODI World Cup in Chennai on October 23 and batter Ibrahim Zadran had also dedicated their win to the refugees. As for their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, Afghans have a real shot to make it to the semifinals. They have two games left in the league stage - against Australia and South Africa. "We've got to make sure that we don't look at the opposition too much and forget about what we've got to do well. So that'll be it and obviously we'll prepare for Australia, a very good side along with South Africa but right now we're focused on Australia and what we can do to beat them," said Trott about their chances.

ODI World Cup 2023: Hashmatullah Shahidi dedicates win over Netherlands to Afghanistan refugees in Pakistan

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi has said he disregarded medical advice and kept on batting after taking a bouncer to the helmet in Tuesday's World Cup defeat by England because he did not want his mother to worry.

The 24-year-old was struck by a delivery from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-vs-afghanistan-records-galore-as-eoin-morgan-leads-the-way-228515">England's </a>Mark Wood that sent him crashing to the turf at Old Trafford but went on to top score for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-gulbadin-naib-defends-rashid-khan-says-he-is-a-star-it-was-just-not-his-day-228570">Afghanistan </a>with 76 in their otherwise disappointing 150-run defeat.

"I got up early because of my mum," Shahidi told reporters after Afghanistan's fifth loss in as many matches at the tournament. "I lost my father last year so I didn't want her to hurt.

"My whole family was watching, even my big brother was here in the ground watching. I didn't want them to be worried for me.

"(The medical staff) just told me, 'let's go'. I told them... my team needed me. I carried on. After the match I went to the ICC doctor and talked to them. They took care of me and said it will be fine, inshallah (God willing)."

Afghanistan's next match is against India in Southampton on Saturday.

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi has said he disregarded medical advice and kept on batting after taking a bouncer to the helmet in Tuesday's World Cup defeat by England because he did not want his mother to worry.

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi has said he disregarded medical advice and kept on batting after taking a bouncer to the helmet in Tuesday's World Cup defeat by England because he did not want his mother to worry. The 24-year-old was struck by a delivery from England's Mark Wood that sent him crashing to the turf at Old Trafford but went on to top score for Afghanistan with 76 in their otherwise disappointing 150-run defeat. "I got up early because of my mum," Shahidi told reporters after Afghanistan's fifth loss in as many matches at the tournament. "I lost my father last year so I didn't want her to hurt. "My whole family was watching, even my big brother was here in the ground watching. I didn't want them to be worried for me. "(The medical staff) just told me, 'let's go'. I told them... my team needed me. I carried on. After the match I went to the ICC doctor and talked to them. They took care of me and said it will be fine, inshallah (God willing)." Afghanistan's next match is against India in Southampton on Saturday.

Afghanistan's Shahidi kept batting after bouncer blow as he did not want to worry his mother

Afghanistan announced their intentions of being more than mere pushovers as they stunned Pakistan by three wickets in a World Cup warm-up game that went to the wire.&nbsp;

Young middle-order batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi played the role of sheet anchor to perfection with an unbeaten 74 as Afghanistan chased down a below-par target of 263 set by Pakistan with a couple of balls to spare.

If the IPL stars Mohammed Nabi (3/46) and Rashid Khan (2/27) set it up by restricting Pakistan to well below 300, it was Shahidi's composure that saw Afghanistan cross the finishing line despite some late hiccups.

Veteran Nabi after a good bowling performance also did his bit with the bat, scoring 34 off 41 balls, including three boundaries.

Shahidi's patient knock had seven fours and he played 102 balls. A lot of credit should also go to opener Hazrtullah Zazai for his 49 off 28 balls that had eight fours and two sixes. It was after Mohammed Shahzad retired hurt for 23.

Zazai set the pace in the Powerplay overs which enabled Shahidi to deal in singles and the occasional boundary as the Pakistan bowling looked pedestrian.

Mohammed Aamir (0/27 in 6 overs) didn't get the ball to swing as most of his deliveries were seen angling across the right-handers while Wahab Riaz did bowl well at the death getting the ball to reverse.

Earlier, when Pakistan batted, their no 1 batsman Babar Azam (112 off 108 balls) was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing batting show as Nabi and Rashid choked the run-flow in the middle overs.

Brief Scores: Pakistan 262 in 47.5 overs (Babar Azam 112 off 108 balls, Shoaib Malik 44 off 59 balls, Mohammed Nabi 3/46 in 10 overs, Rashid Khan 2/27 in 9 overs)

Afghanistan 263 in 49.4 overs (Hazratullah Zazai 48 off 29 balls, Hashmatullah Shahidi 74 no off 102 balls, Mohammed Nabi 34 off 41 balls, Wahab Riaz 3/46).&nbsp;

Afghanistan announced their intentions of being more than mere pushovers as they stunned Pakistan by three wickets in a World Cup warm-up game that went to the wire.

Afghanistan announced their intentions of being more than mere pushovers as they stunned Pakistan by three wickets in a World Cup warm-up game that went to the wire. Young middle-order batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi played the role of sheet anchor to perfection with an unbeaten 74 as Afghanistan chased down a below-par target of 263 set by Pakistan with a couple of balls to spare. If the IPL stars Mohammed Nabi (3/46) and Rashid Khan (2/27) set it up by restricting Pakistan to well below 300, it was Shahidi's composure that saw Afghanistan cross the finishing line despite some late hiccups. Veteran Nabi after a good bowling performance also did his bit with the bat, scoring 34 off 41 balls, including three boundaries. Shahidi's patient knock had seven fours and he played 102 balls. A lot of credit should also go to opener Hazrtullah Zazai for his 49 off 28 balls that had eight fours and two sixes. It was after Mohammed Shahzad retired hurt for 23. Zazai set the pace in the Powerplay overs which enabled Shahidi to deal in singles and the occasional boundary as the Pakistan bowling looked pedestrian. Mohammed Aamir (0/27 in 6 overs) didn't get the ball to swing as most of his deliveries were seen angling across the right-handers while Wahab Riaz did bowl well at the death getting the ball to reverse. Earlier, when Pakistan batted, their no 1 batsman Babar Azam (112 off 108 balls) was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing batting show as Nabi and Rashid choked the run-flow in the middle overs. Brief Scores: Pakistan 262 in 47.5 overs (Babar Azam 112 off 108 balls, Shoaib Malik 44 off 59 balls, Mohammed Nabi 3/46 in 10 overs, Rashid Khan 2/27 in 9 overs) Afghanistan 263 in 49.4 overs (Hazratullah Zazai 48 off 29 balls, Hashmatullah Shahidi 74 no off 102 balls, Mohammed Nabi 34 off 41 balls, Wahab Riaz 3/46).

World Cup Warm-Up: Young Hashmatullah Shahidi shines as Afghanistan stun Pakistan