Pakistan’s second team beat Afghanistan

 Afghan bowler Mohammad Nabi (2nd L) and teammates succesfully appeal for the dismissal of Pakistan A team Batsman Umar Amin (3rd R) on the second One Day International match Between Pakistan A and Afghanistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on May 27, 2011. Afghanistan is the first foreign cricket squad to tour Pakistan since militants attacked the Sri Lankan team in March 2009, killing eight people and wounding seven Sri Lankan players and their assistant coach. – AFP Photo  Dawn News

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s second team beat Afghanistan in their second one-day game by 150 runs on Friday to secure victory in the three-match series.

Once Pakistan “A” scored a mammoth 327-7 in their 50 overs after winning the toss on a flat batting strip at Rawalpindi, they were on course for a big win.

The victory gave the Pakistanis an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series — the first international contest in the country since terrorist attacks on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore in 2009.

Afghanistan were never on course to chase down the daunting target and were bowled out for 177 in 46.5 overs.

Openers Sharjeel Khan (64) and Babar Azam (63) put the home side on course for a big total with a 107-run stand. Khan, who made 47 in his team’s five-wicket in the first match on Wednesday, hit ten fours and a six.

Umar Amin chipped in with 63 and wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed hit a fiery 26-ball 46 not out, while off-spinner Dawlat Zadran was the pick of Afghanistan bowlers with 3-82.

Left-arm pacemen Sadaf Hussain (4-46) and skipper Sohail Tanvir (2-23) then destroyed the Afghan batting, with only Samiullah Shinwari (61) offering any resistance.

The tourists will now look to the third and final match, to be played in Faisalabad on Sunday, to restore a measure of pride.

Afghanistan is the first international team to tour Pakistan since attacks on the Sri Lankan team in 2009, incidents which led to the suspension of international cricket in the country.

Pakistan’s interior minister Rehman Malik said his government was ready to give security to foreign teams.

“We promised full security for Afghanistan team and this series will give positive signals to other teams and we promise that we will do everything to revive international cricket in Pakistan,” said Rehman at the post-match ceremony.

Scores: Pakistan ‘A’ 327-7 in 50 overs (Sharjeel Khan 64, Umar Amin 63, Babar Azam 63, Sarfraz Ahmed 46 not out; Dawlat Zadran 3-82)

Afghanistan 177 in 46.5 overs (Javed Ahmedi 61; Sadaf Hussain 4-46)

Cricket Game in Afghanistan a short review and some HQ Pictures From Afghan Cricket

Formally, playing cricket in Afghanistan was a dream, but after the Taliban's government, Afghanistan has activited their sports activities along with cricket. In first time offecially cricket started in Afghanistan in 2001, After some years in learning cricket, Afghanistan has built their cricket structure in stand up age. Afghans love to all the sports games; however, there were a long term war between the deferent Afghan groups. Now Afghan cricket team has played in ICC T20 cricket world cup in West Indies in 2009 and played very well.  and there cricket is now in progress.

There are some high class cricket players playing in Afghanistan Such as fast bowler Hamid Hassan, He has a good speed in bowling and He plays good cricket in all over the world. Current Afghan cricket team's captain is Nawroz Mingal. Finally, we hope that Afghanistan will show their cricket talent to the world.