In the first one-day match between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the national team not only defeated Afghanistan but also achieved a unique record.



Pakistan won the first ODI against Afghanistan in the first innings despite scoring a total of less than 205, which is a record in its own right.

In the first match of the ongoing series in Sri Lanka, Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 142 runs, the biggest win by any team after scoring less than 205.

It should be noted that in 2018, South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 120 runs after being bowled out for 198 runs.

It should be remembered that in the first one-day match of the Pak-Afghan series, the national team won by defeating Afghanistan by 142 runs.

In the match played in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat first.

Chasing a target of 202 runs, the entire Afghanistan team was bowled out for 59 runs in the 20th over.

It should be noted that the second match between the two teams will be played on August 24 at the same venue, while the third and final match will be played on August 26 in Colombo.

A 0-3 victory in the ODI series against Afghanistan will make Pakistan the number one ODI team again.