Pakistan beat Bangladesh in first warm-up match by 3 wickets

Mohammad Irfan took five wickets; Sohaib Maqsood remained not out after scoring 93

SYDNEY: Pakistan on Monday beat Bangladesh by three wickets in their first World Cup warm-up match in Sydney's Black Town.

Pakistan achieved the target of 247-7 in 48.1 overs; Mohammad Irfan (5-52) and Sohaib Maqsood (93 not out) remained prominent.

Yasir Shah accounted for two batsmen, whereas Sohail Khan and Wahab Riaz bagged one wicket apiece.

Bangladesh had set a target of 247 runs to chase after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah scored 81 and 83 runs respectively to help build the decent total.

Pakistan's team for the World Cup underwent several changes recently with Nasir Jamshed now on board after replacing Muhammad Hafeez following his ankle injury.



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