Hambantota (Sri Lanka): Haris Rauf claimed a five-wicket haul as Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 142 runs in the first ODI of the series here on Tuesday.
Chasing a target of 202 runs, Afghanistan were dismissed for only 59 runs in 19.2 overs.
This was the first five-wicket haul for Haris Rauf in Pakistan colours, who claimed 5-18 in 6.2 overs.
Shaheen claimed two wickets in two balls in his second over to set the tone for Pakistan during Afghanistan’s batting.
Earlier, Shadab Khan stood solid for Pakistan after Imam-ul-Haq’s departure as the green shirts were all out for 201 in 47.1 overs.
Afghanistan bowlers rattled Pakistan’s top order on a terrific spinning track.
