Pak off with a bang
Updated On: 31 August, 2023 08:48 AM IST | Multan | PTI
Ton-up Babar and Iftikhar help hosts register massive 238-run win over Nepal to begin campaign in style
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Babar Azam (left) and Iftikhar Ahmed during their 214-run stand against Nepal at Multan yesterday. Pic/AFP
Skipper Babar Azam hit a delightful 151, while Iftikhar Ahmed smashed his maiden ODI century as Pakistan thrashed minnows Nepal by 238 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup, here on Wednesday.
Babar and Iftikhar played pivotal roles in powering Pakistan to 342 for six after opting to bat. Babar (151 off 130) was involved in two crucial partnerships after a sedate start—first stitching 86 runs with Mohammad Rizwan (44 off 50) and then sharing a whirlwind 214 runs for the fifth wicket with Iftikhar (109 not out off 71 balls)—to take Pakistan to an imposing total.
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