PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Pakistan have inflicted a an emphatic 238-run win over Nepal in the opener of the 2023 Asia Cup at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Skipper Babar Azam, who opted to bat first, and top-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed smashed impressive centuries to steer the hosts to victory in Wednesday's match.
Off to a shaky start, Pakistan lost openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq and struggled at 25 for two after 6.1 overs.
But an 86-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan (44) and Azam brought much-needed stability to the Pakistani innings.
Later, the Pakistani captain . . .
