The Latest: Afghanistan 120-3 at halfway stage vs Pakistan

LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Day 31 of the Cricket World Cup (all times local):

12:20 p.m.

Shaheen Afridi had a hat-trick opportunity after claiming two early wickets as Pakistan made a strong start before Afghanistan staged a recovery.

Afghanistan recovered from 27-2 to reach 120-3 after 25 overs of a game Pakistan needs to win as it pursues a World Cup semifinal spot.

Shaheen, a 19-year-old seamer, had Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib caught behind for 15 and dismissed Hashmatullah Shahidi immediately after for a golden duck.

With one ball left in the fifth over, Ikram Ali Khil denied Shaheen his hat trick.

Asghar Afghan on 42, and Ikram on 22, stabilized the innings.