World T20: Afghanistan Register Opening Win
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Afghanistan got off to winning start on the opening day of the World T20 after respectively overcoming a spirited Scotland in Nagpur
In the second match of the day, favourites Afghanistan rode on an entertaining fifty from Mohammad Shahzad to beat Scotland by 14 runs.
Choosing to bat, Afghanistan built on an 82-run second wicket partnership between skipper Asghar Stanikzai (55 not out) and Shahzad (61) to post 170 for five.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Shahzad brought the house down with his colourful strokeplay, including the trademark ‘helicopter shot’ borrowed from his favourite player MS Dhoni.
His 39-ball stay, laced with five boundaries and three sixes, gave the side enough momentum to keep the total out of the reach of Scotland, who could only muster 156 for five in their 20 overs.
The Preston Mommsen-led side got off to a flying start only to lose the plot after the departure of their openers George Munsey (41) and Kyle Coetzer (40).(Agencies)
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