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02-Jul-2010 02:40:00 GMT
Afghanistan v Canada, 1st match, Voorburg

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Voorburg: Afghanistan put in an admirable batting display to overcome a challenging target of 258 set by Canada in Voorburg.

Captain Nawroz Mangal led the charge with an unbeaten 70, off just 58 balls, and the innings was also supported by half-centuries from opener Noor Ali and Mohammad Shahzad.

Noor and Shahzad were involved in a 87-run stand, though both fell in quick succession. Afghanistan recovered quickly from those jolts, thanks to an attacking knock from their captain, who ensured victory was achieved with eight balls to spare.

Canada's innings had been shored up by their own captain Ashish Bagai, who top scored with 82, and some aggression in the late overs. Afghanistan didn't help their own cause by conceding 34 extras, but their batsmen saw off the Canadian bowlers comfortably.

Brief scores
Canada
257 for 7 (Bagai 82, Shenwari 3-43)
Afganistan 258 for 4 (Mangal 70*, Shahzad 57, Noor Ali 50)
Result Afganistan won by six wicket
MOM Nawroz Mangal (Afghanistan)
Points Afghanistan 2, Canada 0


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