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Shahzad walloped 68 runs off 53 balls
Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad and batsman Shafiqullah both hammered spectacular half-centuries to crush Hong Kong by seven wickets in Chittagong and knock them out of the tournament.
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Sangakkara’s half-century helped Sri Lanka reach the final of the Asia Cup
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara scored a fluent half-century to help lead his side to a convincing 129-run win over Afghanistan and earn them a spot in the final of the Asia Cup.
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Akmal rescued Pakistan with a spectacular century
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal smashed a breathtaking century to help his side start their Asia Cup campaign on a high note as they crushed Afghanistan by 72 runs in Fatullah.
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Afghanistan will have to beat Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Nepal for a spot in the final-ten stage of the World Twenty20
Afghanistan have included uncapped batsman Najeeb Tarakai in their squad for the World Twenty20, which will take place in Bangladesh next month.
